John Wayne Bolinger, 41, was last seen on Friday, September 13, 2024, at a home in the 300 block of Mud Hollow Road in Speedwell, Tennessee. He left that residence on foot and walked into a nearby wooded, mountainous area and has not been seen or heard from since. He is described as a Caucasian male, five feet ten inches tall, about 230 pounds, with brown hair, blue eyes and a beard.

When he disappeared he was dressed to match the terrain: camouflage pants and a matching camouflage hoodie, white socks and either tan slip-on shoes or black boots. He was carrying identification, an EBT card and some personal items. A missing person report was filed with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department the next day and the department is handling the investigation. The route he took into the vast, rugged woods is unknown, which has complicated the search.

If anyone in Speedwell or the surrounding area saw John on or after September 13, 2024, or has information about where he might have gone, please contact the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department with what you know.