UPDATED: FOUND SAFE in MANCHESTER, TN
Previous Report: SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee Silver Alert has been issued for Clarence Carter, a 64-year-old man reported missing from Bedford County, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Authorities say Carter was last seen on Monday, January 12, 2026, near the Ligon Drive area in Shelbyville. He is believed to be on foot and may need assistance returning home safely due to a medical condition.
Carter is described as 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighing approximately 210 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing dark blue jeans and a black hoodie featuring a flag and a cross.
The Silver Alert was issued on behalf of the Shelbyville Police Department to help locate Carter and ensure his safety. Officials emphasize that his medical condition may impair his ability to navigate or seek help without assistance.
Anyone who sees Clarence Carter or has information that could help locate him is urged to contact the Shelbyville Police Department at 931-684-5811 or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Members of the public can also access additional details about this alert and other missing-person resources by downloading the TBI Find App, which provides real-time alerts and reporting tools statewide.
