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TBI: Missing Knox County man found safe

James Edward Johnson was last seen Sunday, Sept. 12.
Credit: TBI
Silver alert issued for James E. Johnson of Knox County.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced the missing 71-year-old Knox County man, James Edward Johnson, has been found safe.

The TBI said he was last seen Sunday and agents and KCSO were searching for him.

The man was identified as James Edward Johnson. Authorities did not know which direction he may have gone.

He was described as having gray hair and blue eyes.

"He has a medical condition that may impair his ability to return safely without assistance," according to the TBI.

Anyone with information is asked to call TBI at 800-TBI-FIND or the Knox County Sheriff's Office at 865-215-2243.

Credit: KCSO
James E. Johnson of Knox County has been missing since Sunday, Sept. 12.

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