At the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday evening in Murfreesboro. At approximately 6:50 p.m., officers with the Murfreesboro Police Department attempted to serve an arrest warrant in the 2200 block of Old Fort Parkway for violation of … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Murfreesboro
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
Madison Man Indicted, Charged with Theft
ROBERTSON COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a man charged with theft. In March, TBI agents began investigating allegations of theft involving Nicholas Stepter (DOB 10/10/2006). On August 20th, agents presented evidence to a Robertson County Grand Jury regarding a washed or … Continue reading Madison Man Indicted, Charged with Theft
Social Worker Indicted, Charged with Rape and Sexual Battery
DAVIDSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into allegations of rape and sexual battery has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Florida man. In June of 2025, the TBI began investigating allegations of sexual misconduct involving Robert Bailey (DOB 11/4/1971). During the course of the investigation, agents gathered information … Continue reading Social Worker Indicted, Charged with Rape and Sexual Battery
Now Accepting Applications! TBI Announces Spring 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. Participates in hands-on scientific testing … Continue reading Now Accepting Applications! TBI Announces Spring Forensic Services Division Internships
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1 Job Openings – Middle 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 – Middle Region 3 Vacancies (1 vacancy – Wilson County; 1 vacancy – Smith/ Jackson Counties; 1 vacancy – Marshall, Lincoln, & Moore Counties) Job Duties: Responsible for conducting criminal investigations, … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1 Job Openings – Middle Tennessee
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Nashville
At the request of 20th Judicial District Attorney General Glenn Funk, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Saturday morning in Nashville. Preliminary information indicates that on Friday, officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department attempting to serve arrest warrants, began searching for Jason Sexton (DOB 5/4/1972). On Saturday, … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Nashville
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Montgomery County
Shooting in Nashville UPDATE (12:00 PM CT, September 1, 2026): The individual who died as a result of this incident has been identified as Ryan Barnett (DOB 12/1/1981). At the request of 23rd Judicial District Attorney General Ray Crouch and 19th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Nash, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Montgomery County
NOW HIRING! Intelligence Analysts – Criminal Intelligence Unit – TBI Headquarters
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: INTELLIGENCE ANALYST 1 Criminal Intelligence Unit (Gangs, Fugitives, and Criminal Case Support Section) 2 Vacancies TBI Headquarters - Nashville Job Duties: Responsible for the administration of TBI’s gang intelligence programs and Most Wanted Fugitive program in addition to providing criminal … Continue reading NOW HIRING! Intelligence Analysts – Criminal Intelligence Unit – TBI Headquarters
Gainesboro Man Charged with Rape of a Child
JACKSON COUNTY –Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Criminal Investigation Division have charged a Gainesboro man in connection to an ongoing child exploitation case. In May, at the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI special agents began investigating allegations of aggravated sexual battery involving Johnny Baldwin (DOB 7/22/1982). On June … Continue reading Gainesboro Man Charged with Rape of a Child
