FBI - Nashville

06/05/2026

Nashville’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is working with our partners to collect, analyze, and share information in real time to identify and disrupt any potential threats that may emerge during CMA Fest.

Special Agent Nathan Livesey spoke with WZTV FOX 17 News, Nashville.

Chris Nalls speaks with an FBI official about how they are prioriti...

06/05/2026

Attention concertgoers - there is a Temporary Flight Restriction over CMA Fest.: https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_4493.

Watch this PSA to learn more. Stay safe and enjoy the music!

06/04/2026

Today, the announced the launch of its Most Wanted Fraudsters List, a new wanted list dedicated to publicly identifying individuals charged with defrauding the American people.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of these fugitives can submit tips to http://tips.fbi.gov, by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI, or by contacting the nearest FBI field office: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/most-wanted-fraudsters

06/04/2026

As fans pour into Music City for CMA Fest and other special events this summer, Nashville is raising awareness about criminal and cybercriminal activity targeting the music industry.

Special Agent in Charge Terence Reilly spoke with WKRN News 2. He explained the scams and cyber-crimes most frequently observed, offered tips to protect individuals from becoming victims, and emphasized reporting to https://www.ic3.gov/.

More here: https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/fbi-warns-about-scams-targeting-music-industry-concertgoers-ahead-of-cma-fest/

The FBI Nashville Field Office is now partnering with the Nashville Songwriters Association International on a new public awareness campaign called “Don’t Fall for the Act,” warning fans and music …

06/03/2026

, a three-month nationwide operation, surged resources to target the illegal flow of fi****ms and narcotics that fuel violence in our communities.

06/03/2026

, following an investigation by the Memphis Resident Agency and the Memphis Police Department, Laquarius King, 28, of Memphis, has been sentenced to 360 months in federal prison for multiple business robberies by discharging a firearm.

Read more at: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtn

05/29/2026

As a result of an investigation by the Memphis Resident Agency, Simon G. Outhwaite, Jr., 26, has pled guilty to his part in defrauding investors through a company called Peoples Equity Group (PEG), an investment company based in Miami, Florida that operated from 2021 to 2024.

Read more at: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtn/pr/second-man-pleads-guilty-role-ponzi-scheme-took-over-27-million-investments

05/29/2026

⚠️ The is warning the public that cyber criminals are conducting spoofing attacks against FIFA websites in advance of the 2026 World Cup. Their goal: to collect personally identifiable information entered by users to sell fake World Cup tickets & hospitality products, & to possibly facilitate other scams. Learn how to protect yourself by reading this public service announcement:

05/28/2026

: Today, Nashville arrested Zachary Sweeney, 30, of Columbia, Tennessee. Sweeney, allegedly connected to Nihilistic Violent Extremist (“NVE”) groups similar to “764” has been charged with multiple counts of child sexual exploitation.

Read more at: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdtn/pr/nashville-man-connected-nihilistic-violent-extremist-nve-group-indicted-sexual

05/20/2026

Nashville and the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) are raising awareness about criminals posing as artists, managers, or insiders online.

They build trust - sometimes even fake relationships - before asking for money, gift cards, or personal information.

These scams often involve:
- Fake meet and greet offers.
- Romance scams targeting fans of specific artists.
- Requests for urgent payments through untraceable methods.

Watch this PSA to learn more and don't fall for the act!

Report scams at https://www.ic3.gov/.