The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a Kingsport man was sentenced to 24 years in federal prison after an investigation found that he trafficked large amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl from Chattanooga to Sullivan County for distribution.

A release says Aaron Tyshawn Jackson, of Kingsport and formerly of Chattanooga, was sentenced Wednesday to 288 months behind bars by a U.S. District Judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Greeneville.

Jackson is set to serve 10 years of supervised release after his prison term.

The release says a federal jury in February convicted Jackson of conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

He was also convicted of two other drug-related offenses.

Evidence presented at trial showed Jackson purchased large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl in Chattanooga for years, and distributed the drugs in Kingsport.

TBI says Jackson was pulled over on October 22nd, 2024, following what they say was a trip to Chattanooga to purchase drugs.

Jackson was in a vehicle with three other people when police attempted to stop the car.

When officers activated their lights and sirens, TBI says Jackson told the driver to “drive,” and a pursuit followed, ending in a crash.

The release says the vehicle reached speeds in excess of 120 mph before the collision.

Authorities said Jackson threw a duffel bag out of the window while fleeing.

The bag contained more than 2.7 kilograms of methamphetamine and 11 ounces of fentanyl.

Agencies involved in the joint investigation included the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Kingsport Police Department, Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, Greene County Sheriff’s Office, Chattanooga Police Department, and Etowah Police Department.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Meghan L. Gomez and AnCharlene Davis represented the United States.

TBI says the case was part of Operation Take Back America, a Department of Justice initiative focused on illegal immigration enforcement, eliminating cartels and transnational criminal organizations, and protecting communities from violent crime.

Depend on us to keep you informed as we learn more.

The Miss Tennessee Opportunity welcomes contestants, families, alumni, and supporters from across the state to Nashville June 15-20, 2026, for Miss Tennessee Competition Week at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Belmont University. The week will culminate with the crowning of a new Miss Tennessee and Miss Tennessee’s Teen as current titleholders Zoe Scheiderich and Analee Shaver pass on their crowns. The Miss Tennessee Opportunity is the officially licensed state program of the Miss America Opportunity, one of the nation’s leading achievement and scholarship organizations for young women. Click for More Events

Competition week features interviews, rehearsals, preliminary competitions, special events, and scholarship opportunities for talented young women representing communities throughout Tennessee. Throughout the week, attendees will have opportunities to participate in special events and celebrations leading up to the final night of competition. These events include a Red Carpet Gala on Wednesday, June 17 and the Miss Tennessee Par-Tea on Thursday, June 18, both taking place in the lobby of the Fisher Center. Tickets for the competition and official events are available through the Miss Tennessee website at misstennessee.org.

Miss Tennessee 2025 Zoe Scheiderich, a native of Lebanon and student at Middle Tennessee State University, has represented Tennessee with distinction throughout her year of service. At the Miss America Competition, Scheiderich earned recognition as a Top 11 finalist and Preliminary Fitness Award winner while advancing her initiative to empower and equip women and girls. A classically trained dancer and aspiring sports broadcaster, she has earned significant scholarship support through the Miss America Opportunity and has served as an ambassador for the organization across Tennessee.

Joining her on the final night stage will be Miss Tennessee’s Teen 2025 Analee Shaver of Collierville. A student leader, accomplished dancer, and advocate against bullying, Shaver has spent her year promoting her community service initiative, Stand4Me, which encourages students to become advocates for peers experiencing bullying. Through school visits and community appearances, she has championed inclusion, empathy, and kindness among Tennessee’s youth.

The Miss Tennessee competition celebrates its 73rd year this June and is honored to welcome the reigning Miss America and former Belmont student, Cassie Donegan, to join in on the competition week festivities and perform a special showcase of music. Donegan has enjoyed a whirlwind year of appearances and advocacy since being crowned the 98th Miss America last September. She will be a featured guest Wednesday – Friday of competition week.

“We are excited to welcome Tennessee’s outstanding young women and their supporters to Nashville celebrating service, scholarship, style, success, and sisterhood,” said Dr. Colene Trent, CEO and Executive Director of the Miss Tennessee Opportunity. “We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of Zoe and Analee while introducing Tennessee to the reigning Miss America and the next generation of leaders who will represent our state.”

The competition is supported by a robust team of sponsors including The Clothes Tree Nashville, which provides all competition and appearance gowns and clothing for the titleholders and Beaman Toyota, which provides the official Miss Tennessee vehicle. The official transportation partner of the Miss Tennessee Competition is Gray Line Tours. The competition is also grateful for its partnership with the Fisher Center and Belmont University. The new Miss Tennessee will receive a $10,000 scholarship, a year of opportunities and travel throughout the state, and the honor of representing Tennessee in the iconic Miss America Competition in September.

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Congressman John Rose made his way to the Tri-Cities Tuesday as part of his “Tennessee True Tour” as he seeks to secure the Republican nomination in Tennessee’s upcoming gubernatorial election.

Rose is holding a series of town halls across the state to talk with voters and hear their concerns.

On Tuesday, the governor hopeful visited the Ron Ramsey Regional Ag Center in Blountville. Rose is an entrepreneur who started his own I.T. training company. He says his business experience translates to the governor’s office.

“I think Tennessee needs to think about who they’re going to choose as their next governor,” he said. “And they need a leader that’s ready to go to work on day one. The job of being governor is the job of being CEO of our state. It’s a big organization. It’s not a business, but it’s got a lot of the attributes of a business.”

The ag center was a familiar backdrop for Rose. He grew up working with his father on their farm that has been in their family for more than 200 years.  That experience, Rose says, makes him able to relate to farmers who may be struggling.

“They want a governor who will listen,” he said. “They’re tired of DC politicians who come and speak at them when it’s election time, but then don’t show up and don’t address the challenges of the day. They want a governor who will apply our conservative Tennessee values, faith, family, and freedom in taking on the challenges that face Tennessee. And finally, they want a governor who will work hard to protect the nature and quality of Tennessee, our natural beauty, but also the values that really define Tennessee, our southern hospitality.”

Rose will face U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn and State Representative Monty Fritts, as well as others, in the primary on Aug. 6.