This week, FBI Director Christopher Wray visited the Memphis and Knoxville Field Offices and the Nashville Resident Agency. He met with employees, as well as a number of key law enforcement partners across the state, to discuss the Bureau’s work in Tennessee and affirm our continued commitment to working with our partners.  

Director Wray praised the great working relationships between the FBI and the state’s law enforcement community. While acknowledging the FBI’s commitment to partnerships and affirming the value of task forces, he also discussed the country’s evolving national security threat environment and expressed his dedication to supporting the fight against crime throughout the area.  

"Keeping our communities safe is the most fundamental duty of all law enforcement, and it’s something the FBI cannot do alone," said FBI Director Christopher Wray. "I'm grateful for the strong, collaborative partnerships we have across the state of Tennessee, and I look forward to continuing to find innovative ways to support each other and the community."

Another key point discussed by the Director was the anticipated consolidation of the Memphis and Knoxville Field Offices. Beginning October 1, the Nashville Resident Agency will become the Nashville Field Office. With the reorganization, the Memphis and Knoxville offices will become resident agencies. The state will then have one main office and nine resident agencies. 

"I'm excited about what the new Nashville Field Office means for the Bureau and for the people of Tennessee," said Wray. "The FBI will maintain a strong presence in both Memphis and Knoxville, as well as our existing locations throughout Tennessee, and centralizing in Nashville will put the right people in the right places to best meet the needs of our workforce and the communities we serve."

Director Wray makes regular visits to the FBI’s 56 field offices and legal attachés to meet with employees and get briefed on local issues and crime trends, as well as to collaborate with partners.