Five Men Charged Following Human Trafficking Investigation in Clarksville

UPDATE: September 4, 2025 - This release has been updated from a prior version. CLARKSVILLE - An undercover operation by special agents with TBI's Human Trafficking Unit, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations, Clarksville Police Department, and Office of the 19th Judicial District Attorney General resulted in the arrest of five men. … Continue reading Five Men Charged Following Human Trafficking Investigation in Clarksville

TBI Mourns Death, Celebrates Legacy Of Former Director Mark Gwyn

NASHVILLE - Former Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director Mark Gwyn has died at the age of 61 at his Nashville-area home, from what appears to be natural causes. Director Gwyn, a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, began his career in law enforcement as a police officer in his hometown of McMinnville in 1985. Three … Continue reading TBI Mourns Death, Celebrates Legacy Of Former Director Mark Gwyn

Erin Man Charged in 2023 Fire

HOUSTON COUNTY - An Erin man is charged with arson, following an investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. On September 30, 2023, TBI special agents certified in fire and explosives investigations joined the Houston County Fire Department in investigating a fire that occurred on that day, at the 9000 … Continue reading Erin Man Charged in 2023 Fire

NOW HIRING! Procurement Officer 1, Criminal History Examiner 1

Procurement Officer 1 TBI Headquarters Davidson County 1 Vacancy Summary: Responsible for purchasing, issuing, and storing materials, supplies, and equipment at an institution or assists in the procurement duties for a department or major section. Monitors all contract periods for updates and expirations, plus ensures all purchases meet departmental, state, and federal guidelines. Assists TBI … Continue reading NOW HIRING! Procurement Officer 1, Criminal History Examiner 1

Gallatin Woman Charged in June Home Explosion

Sumner County - A Gallatin woman is in jail after being indicted on charges of aggravated arson and felony vandalism stemming from the explosion of the duplex where she lived. At the request of 18th Judicial District Attorney General Ray Whitley and the Gallatin Police Department, on June 14th, TBI special agents responded to a … Continue reading Gallatin Woman Charged in June Home Explosion

Lafayette Woman Faces Charges Related to Her Son’s Death

SMITH COUNTY - A TBI investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Macon County woman, who faces charges related to the shooting death of her son. At the request of the 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI agents were requested to investigate the January 30th shooting death of Theodore Taylor (DOB 01/03/2003), … Continue reading Lafayette Woman Faces Charges Related to Her Son’s Death

Davidson County Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Solicitation, Exploitation of a Minor Following Undercover TBI Operation

DAVIDSON COUNTY - TBI special agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force posed as pre-teen and teenage girls in an undercover internet chat operation, resulting in the arrest of an Antioch man, for sending graphic photos and text messages. Since July, ICAC special agents conducted an undercover chat operation via social media … Continue reading Davidson County Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Solicitation, Exploitation of a Minor Following Undercover TBI Operation

Now Hiring! TBI Announces Three Job Openings in Middle Tennessee

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions.  TBI POLICE OFFICER Protective Services Unit Davidson County 1 Vacancy Job 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 in. Performs … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Three Job Openings in Middle Tennessee

Two Men Arrested, Charged in Shooting of THP Trooper

COOKEVILLE - Two men face felony charges in connection to the ongoing investigation of a shooting last week of a trooper from the Tennessee Highway Patrol. At the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI special agents began investigating the Friday evening shooting, which occurred in the area of I-40 East at … Continue reading Two Men Arrested, Charged in Shooting of THP Trooper

TBI Special Agents Investigating Montgomery County Officer-Involved Shooting

At the request of 19th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Nash, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of a Friday afternoon officer-involved shooting in Montgomery County. Preliminary information indicates the incident happened at approximately 2:20 in the 1300 block of College Street in Clarksville, where a deputy of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Montgomery County Officer-Involved Shooting