Fentress County woman last seen in Jamestown found safe

JAMESTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) — A woman missing from Fentress County who was the focus of a Silver Alert has been found safe, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Around 5:20 p.m. Friday, the TBI issued a Silver Alert for Kathleen Southward. Just over an hour later, the TBI shared an update that Southward was found safe in Fentress County.

Previously, Southward, 75, was last seen on Friday, July 19, in the area of Eagle Bluff in Jamestown. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said she is 5’6″, 180 lbs., with hazel eyes and gray hair. She was last seen wearing black shorts, possibly blue shoes and a top of an unknown color according to the TBI.

Anyone who had information about her whereabouts was asked to call the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office at (931) 752-0911 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

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Authorities say nearly 400 people go missing in Tennessee each year. That’s five people for every 100,000. Check this list of people missing from East Tennessee to see if you can help locate someone.

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