Blount County Sheriff’s Office Says Missing Maryville Man Has Been Found

Posted on January 28, 2025

UPDATE: The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is thanking the public for their help finding
77-year-old Jerry Austin who left his Maryville home on Blockhouse Road yesterday (Monday) afternoon. He has been found safe.

Original Story: The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing Maryville man.

77-year-old Jerry Austin left his home on Blockhouse Road yesterday (Monday) afternoon, he was wearing a red and black jacket and blue jeans.

He does have a medical condition that may impair his ability to return home safely without assistance.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911.

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