TBI Investigating after Human Remains Found in Cumberland County

TBI officials said a Tennessee Department of Transportation supervisor found the remains, which prompted a response from the Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. (Courtesy: WVLT / WSMV)

TBI Investigating after Human Remains Found in Cumberland County

August 27, 2025

Cumberland County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in Cumberland County after a body is found this week along I-40.

Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say a Tennessee Department of Transportation supervisor found the remains Tuesday, August 26 along I-40 near mile marker 313, which prompted a response from the Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.

The TBI says the district attorney general’s office is also investigating.

TBI officials said a Tennessee Department of Transportation supervisor found the remains, which prompted a response from the Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. (Courtesy: WVLT / WSMV)

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