Now Accepting Applications! TBI Announces Forensic Services Division Internships

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: Forensic Services Division Interns TBI Nashville Laboratory - Davidson County TBI Jackson Laboratory - Madison County TBI Knoxville Laboratory - Knox County Job Duties: Interns contribute to the TBI's mission of Truth, Bravery, and Integrity. They will participate in hands-on … Continue reading Now Accepting Applications! TBI Announces Forensic Services Division Internships

Knox County Inmate Charged with Murder of Cellmate

KNOX COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in a Knox County inmate being charged in connection to the death of his cellmate. On December 22nd, at the request of 6th Judicial District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI agents began investigating the circumstances leading to the death … Continue reading Knox County Inmate Charged with Murder of Cellmate

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hamilton County

At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday evening in Hamilton County. Preliminary information indicates that just before 11:30 p.m., officers with the Chattanooga Police Department responded to a business located along Highway 153 for a call regarding … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hamilton County

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County

At the request of 6th Judicial District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday evening in Knox County. Preliminary information indicates that just before 5:00 p.m., deputies with the Knox County Sheriff's Office and troopers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to the parking … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Polk County

At the request of the 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, TBI special agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday in Polk County. Preliminary information indicates the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, responded to the area of Spring Creek Road in Reliance in reference to a … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Polk County

TBI Agents Investigating Deadly Sweetwater Officer-Involved Shooting

UPDATED 12/16/25 at 9:45 a.m. – The deceased individual has been identified as Justin Robinson (DOB: 05/11/1995). Previously Posted: At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Sweetwater Monday evening. Preliminary information indicates the incident happened … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Deadly Sweetwater Officer-Involved Shooting

Former Deputy Indicted, Charged in Use-Of-Force Investigation

UNION COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Union County deputy. In April, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating the circumstances leading to a use-of-force incident involving now-former Union County Deputy Ashton Cole … Continue reading Former Deputy Indicted, Charged in Use-Of-Force Investigation

Sweetwater Homeowners Arrested, Charged In 2024 Arson Case

Monroe County – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of two Sweetwater individuals in a 2024 arson case. In November 2024, at the request of the Sweetwater Fire Department, agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation responded to two separate fire events at a residence … Continue reading Sweetwater Homeowners Arrested, Charged In 2024 Arson Case

NOW HIRING: TBI Police Officer

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI POLICE OFFICERProtective Services Unit | HAMILTON COUNTY1 Vacancy Monthly Salary: $4,562 - $6,825Job Duties:Serves as first responder for any incident that may occur at Tennessee Bureau of Investigation facilities, or any area Tennessee Bureau of Investigation may be operating … Continue reading NOW HIRING: TBI Police Officer

Joint Investigation Yields Indictment in Meigs County Homicide

MEIGS COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, and the 9th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office has resulted in the indictment of a Decatur man in connection to a homicide that occurred in July. On July 6th, at the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney … Continue reading Joint Investigation Yields Indictment in Meigs County Homicide