James Jeffrey Hughes was 48 when he was last known to be in Madisonville, Tennessee, in late 2023. NamUs lists him as MP128149 and records a last-known date of November 18, 2023; the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office later said a family member last saw him in October 2023. Reports also vary his middle name (Jeffrey versus Jefferson) and his hair color (brown versus gray), though they describe the same 5 feet 9 inches, about 185-pound White man with blue eyes.

Publicly released information is sparse. No vehicle, clothing, destination, travel plans, confirmed sightings after disappearance, or details about medical or financial circumstances have been shared. The missing-person report was filed with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in January 2024, and the agency issued a public appeal in May 2024. No resolution has been announced.

Anyone who remembers seeing James in or around Madisonville, spoke with him, gave him a ride, or noticed anything unusual around the time he vanished is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 423-442-3911.