Ongoing TBI Case Yields New Charges For Former Attorney

09/30/2026 1:30 PM The bond amount in this release has been updated. PUTNAM COUNTY- A former attorney is facing additional theft charges as a result of an ongoing TBI investigation.   On October 3, 2025, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI agents began investigating allegations that James Hargis (DOB: 08/11/1991), … Continue reading Ongoing TBI Case Yields New Charges For Former Attorney

NOW HIRING: TBI Announces Special Agent/Criminal Investigator Job Openings – Drug Investigation Division

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Drug Investigation Division – West Region 2 Vacancies (1 vacancy – Gibson/Crockett Counties; 1 vacancy – Henry/Benton Counties) Job Duties: Responsible for conducting criminal investigations, processing crime scenes, and developing prosecutable criminal cases against … Continue reading NOW HIRING: TBI Announces Special Agent/Criminal Investigator Job Openings – Drug Investigation Division

Now Hiring! TBI Announces Forensic Scientist Job Openings – Knoxville

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

Now Hiring! TBI Announces Forensic Scientist Job Openings – Nashville

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: TBI FORENSIC SCIENTIST Forensic Services Division 3 Vacancies (1 vacancy – Firearms; 1 vacancy – Forensic Biology; 1 vacancy - CODIS) Job Duties: Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Forensic Scientist Job Openings – Nashville

Newbern Man Charged with Kidnapping, Attempted Rape of a Child and Aggravated Assault

DYER COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and multiple law enforcement partner agencies has resulted in the arrest of a Newbern man in connection to the kidnapping and attempted rape of a child. At the request of 29th Judicial District Attorney General Danny Goodman, TBI agents joined investigators … Continue reading Newbern Man Charged with Kidnapping, Attempted Rape of a Child and Aggravated Assault

TBI Investigation Results in Multiple Count Indictment of Jamestown Funeral Home Owner

FENTRESS COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into deceptive business practices at a Jamestown funeral home has resulted in a 52-count indictment. In May, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations of theft and fraud involving the Mundy Funeral … Continue reading TBI Investigation Results in Multiple Count Indictment of Jamestown Funeral Home Owner

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

NOW HIRING! TBI Announces Job Opening for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Support Specialist

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: CJIS SUPPORT SPECIALIST 1  CJIS Division – Crime and Law Enforcement Statistics Unit TBI Headquarters – Nashville 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Conduct TIBRS audits, compliance reviews, and training for agencies across Tennessee. Prepare written reports and ensure all corrective actions … Continue reading NOW HIRING! TBI Announces Job Opening for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Support Specialist

Now Hiring! Medicaid Fraud Control Division Special Agent Criminal Investigator – Middle Tennessee

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Medicaid Fraud Control Division – Middle Region 1 Vacancy – TBI Headquarters Job Duties: Conducts Medicaid fraud investigations targeting providers defrauding the State of Tennessee Medicaid program.  Also conducts abuse investigations of vulnerable adults … Continue reading Now Hiring! Medicaid Fraud Control Division Special Agent Criminal Investigator – Middle Tennessee