James Thornton, 72, was last seen by his brother on March 25, 2026, at the shared apartment on the 500 block of Heritage Dr in the Madison area of Nashville. The next morning the brother heard what he believed to be James in his bedroom but did not see him. When the brother returned about 9 PM that evening, James was gone and no one has had contact with him since.

James is 5 feet 8 inches tall, about 185 pounds, with brown eyes and a bald head. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department was notified on March 27, 2026, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert because James has a medical condition that may impair his ability to return home without help. The alert asks anyone who may have seen him or has information to come forward.

The timeline after the brother left the apartment on March 25 is unclear and family members remain deeply concerned. If anyone saw James Thornton on or after March 25, 2026, or has information about his whereabouts, please contact the investigating agency.