Sevier County man missing from Knoxville found safe

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A 78-year-old man from Sevier County who was last seen in Knoxville was located safe after the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a silver alert. On Sunday morning, TBI said Leroy Walker was found in Campbell County and thanked the public for helping spread the word.

WHO: Leroy Walker, 78, Sevier County man; Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)

WHAT: A missing-person case resolved when the man was found safe following a silver alert.

WHEN: Sep 5, 2026

WHERE: Campbell County, Tennessee

WHY: The silver alert was issued after the man was reported missing, and he was later found safe.

How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)

Silver Alert Issued for Missing Knoxville Man · Sep 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
TBI searching for missing 78-year-old in Knoxville · Sep 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
TBI issues Silver Alert for Sevier County man missing · Sep 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET

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