The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: TBI FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1 Forensic Biology Unit Knoxville Crime Lab 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests. Uses … Continue reading NOW HIRING! TBI Announces Forensic Scientist 1 Job Opening – Knoxville Crime Lab
Caregivers Indicted in Death of Vulnerable Adult
FENTRESS COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of two women in connection to the 2024 death of a vulnerable adult. In July 2026, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI special agents joined … Continue reading Caregivers Indicted in Death of Vulnerable Adult
Knoxville Man Facing Additional Charges in Ongoing Child Exploitation Investigation
MONROE COUNTY – A Knoxville man has been indicted on additional charges out of Monroe County as a result of an ongoing child exploitation investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad. In July, TBI agents began investigating allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse involving convicted sex … Continue reading Knoxville Man Facing Additional Charges in Ongoing Child Exploitation Investigation
Four Men Arrested During Joint Human Trafficking Operation in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY - An undercover operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Johnson City Police Department, and Homeland Security Investigations has resulted in the arrest of four men. On October 29th and 30th, investigators conducted an operation aimed at addressing human trafficking in the Johnson City area. Decoy advertisements were placed on … Continue reading Four Men Arrested During Joint Human Trafficking Operation in Johnson City
NOW HIRING: TBI Announces CJIS Manager Job Opening – Biometrics Services
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: CJIS Manager Biometrics Services Davidson County 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Develops and implements strategies to close identified gaps in current services provided to the general public, criminal justice, and non- criminal justice entities. Identifies process improvements to further enhance division … Continue reading NOW HIRING: TBI Announces CJIS Manager Job Opening – Biometrics Services
TBI Special Agents Investigating Sullivan County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday morning in Sullivan County. Preliminary information indicates that just before 8:00 a.m., deputies with the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office responded to an apartment complex in the 1000 block of … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Sullivan County Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Special Agents Investigating Knox County Officer-Involved Shotting
Updated at 2:30 p.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Caleb Barber (DOB: 02/26/95). 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 Sunday morning in Knox County. Preliminary information indicates that just before 7:30 a.m., deputies with … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Knox County Officer-Involved Shotting
TBI Special Agents Investigating Chattanooga Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATED 10/26/2026 at 9:17 a.m. – The individual who sustained injuries during the incident has passed away. Jwan Tumblin (DOB: 03/02/1995) was pronounced deceased Saturday morning. 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 Friday morning in Chattanooga. Preliminary … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Chattanooga Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Special Agents Investigating Carter County Officer-Involved Shooting
Updated 10/27/26 - The deceased individual has been identified as Bryan Christopher Franklin (DOB: 10/01/77). At the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred overnight in Carter County. Preliminary information indicates that around 12:30 a.m. Friday, deputies with the Carter … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Carter County Officer-Involved Shooting
Knoxville Man Indicted, Charged in Ongoing Child Exploitation Investigation
KNOX COUNTY - An ongoing investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad has resulted in the indictment of a Knoxville man on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. In July, TBI agents began investigating allegations that convicted sex offender Jeremy Todd White (DOB: 09/17/72) … Continue reading Knoxville Man Indicted, Charged in Ongoing Child Exploitation Investigation
