Brailey Carter Missing Person Case

May 19, 2026

May 21, 2026

Brailey

Carter

14

14

60 inches

115 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

In the community of Karns, Tennessee, a sense of concern arose for the welfare of Brailey Carter, a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing on May 17, 2026. On that Sunday evening, at approximately 6:30 pm, Brailey informed her family that she was heading to the home of another relative. However, she never reached her intended destination, and as time passed without any communication, her family grew increasingly worried and alerted the Knoxville Police Department. At the time of her disappearance, Brailey was described as a Caucasian female with black hair and hazel eyes, standing five feet tall and weighing around 115 pounds. As the investigation into Brailey's disappearance began, her family shared their belief that she might have traveled to the downtown Knoxville area. This information provided a potential area of focus for law enforcement and community members who were aiding in the search. The Knoxville Police Department took charge of the case, and details were shared in an effort to gather any information that could lead to her whereabouts. The circumstances surrounding her failure to arrive at her relative's house remained unclear, prompting a thorough investigation into her last known movements and contacts. Fortunately, the period of uncertainty and fear for Brailey's family and community came to a positive conclusion. After being reported as a missing person, Brailey Carter was located and is alive. The search for her was officially concluded, bringing relief to all those who were concerned for her safety. The case, which began with a young girl's unexplained failure to arrive at a family member's home, resolved with her being found. This outcome stands as a testament to the importance of community awareness and law enforcement efforts in missing persons cases.

May 17, 2026

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

37921

No

192377

Knoxville Police Department

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

37917

Ethan Grantham

Detective

1650 Huron Street, Tennessee

8652157000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://knoxvilletnpolice.gov/

26-018586

2026-05-17

Knoxville Police Department

Black

Hazel

Hazel

06/27/2026