The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: TBI FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1 Forensic Biology Unit 2 Vacancies Knoxville Crime Laboratory 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 Job Openings – Knoxville
Clarkrange Man Arrested, Charged in Fentress County Arson Investigation
FENTRESS COUNTY– A joint investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Clarkrange man in connection to a residential fire that occurred on Monday. On September 21st, TBI special agent fire investigators joined the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office in investigating … Continue reading Clarkrange Man Arrested, Charged in Fentress County Arson Investigation
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1 Job Openings – East Tennessee
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Criminal Investigation Division – East Tennessee 2 Vacancies (1 vacancy – Franklin and Grundy Counties; 1 vacancy – Rhea, Sequatchie, and Meigs Counties). Job Duties: Responsible for conducting criminal investigations, processing crime scenes, and … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1 Job Openings – East Tennessee
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Chattanooga
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 Saturday evening in Chattanooga. Preliminary information indicates that just before 7:00 p.m., officers with the Chattanooga Police Department responded to the 1400 block of E 17th Street in reference to an … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Chattanooga
Man On TBI Most Wanted List Arrested, Charged With Second Degree Murder
PICKETT COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a man on TBI's Most Wanted list charged with Second Degree Murder. On May 27th, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI special agents began investigating a homicide that occurred in … Continue reading Man On TBI Most Wanted List Arrested, Charged With Second Degree Murder
TBI Agents Investigating Madisonville Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATED at 4:00 p.m. on 09/16/2026 – The individual involved in this incident is deceased and has been identified as Rosa Barker (DOB 08/15/1985). At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting Tuesday afternoon involving the Madisonville Police Department. Preliminary information … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Madisonville Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Investigation Leads to Indictment of Former Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office Deputy
CLAIBORNE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office deputy. In October 2025, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating an allegation of misconduct involving Matthew Joseph Lucas Hopson (DOB: 7/6/1997), who … Continue reading TBI Investigation Leads to Indictment of Former Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office Deputy
Three People Indicted In Hamblen County Following Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Investigation
HAMBLEN COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of three individuals in connection to an investigation involving inappropriate sexual contact with a minor. On June 25th, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI special agents began investigating allegations involving … Continue reading Three People Indicted In Hamblen County Following Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Investigation
Former Hospital Registered Nurse Indicted, Charged with Prescription Drug Fraud
BRISTOL – A joint investigation by special agents assigned to TBI’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division and TBI’s Drug Investigation Division has resulted in an indictment charging a former hospital registered nurse accused of diverting prescription narcotics for her own benefit. In December 2025, agents began investigating allegations involving Heather Nicole Leonard, a registered nurse at … Continue reading Former Hospital Registered Nurse Indicted, Charged with Prescription Drug Fraud
Statewide Operation Addresses Illicit Massage Businesses in Tennessee
NASHVILLE – 10 women have been arrested and charged following a joint undercover enforcement action to disrupt illicit and illegal massage businesses in Tennessee. Through investigative efforts months in advance of Wednesday’s operation, authorities identified seven locations – six spas and a residence – as being potentially engaged in illegal activities including prostitution, promotion of prostitution, … Continue reading Statewide Operation Addresses Illicit Massage Businesses in Tennessee
