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TBI Silver Alert for William Schmutzer (TBI)

Silver Alert Issued for Missing Sevier County Man

Jun 2, 2026 | 6:23 AM

Sevier County, TN (WOKI) – A Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Sevier County man, and authorities are asking for the public’s help.

Sevierville Police are searching for 74-year-old William Schmutzer, who was last seen Monday morning in Sevierville.

Schmutzer is described as six feet tall and weighs about 228 pounds. He has gray hair and hazel eyes.

Officials say he has a medical condition that may impair his ability to return safely without assistance.

Anyone who sees William Schmutzer or has information about his whereabouts is urged to call the Sevierville Police Department at 865-453-5506 or contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND.