Derek Tucker Smith, 34, was last seen July 22, 2022, in Powell, Tennessee. He reportedly told his grandmother he was leaving and not coming back, a statement family says was uncharacteristic; he had never disappeared like this before. That remark marks the start of an ongoing search and deep uncertainty for his loved ones.

Derek is described as a white male, 5 feet 8 inches, about 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Distinguishing features include several tattoos, a prominent scar running from his stomach to his back, and a noticeably short index finger on his right hand. He may have been driving a silver and black 2005 Dodge Caravan, Tennessee plate 226BFFH.

The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear and investigators report no significant publicly known leads. If anyone saw Derek, the Caravan, or has information about his movements around July 22, 2022, please come forward.