The department said Michael Woodard had multiple identifying tattoos. (Courtesy: JCSO)

Missing Man Found Safe in Jefferson County

Posted on April 23, 2025

Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: A man at the center of a missing person search in Jefferson County has been found.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office had been searching Wednesday for 37-year-old Michael Woodard who they feared was suicidal.

JCSO officials announcing Wednesday afternoon that Woodard has been found safe.

ORIGINAL STORY: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing man.

JCSO officials say 37-year-old Michael Woodard is a white man who has multiple identifying tattoos including the name “Christian” on one arm and “Alexander” on the other, and a Pitbull tattooed on the outer calf.

JCSO says Woodard may be driving a silver Nissan Rouge with TN tag 1UF516, adding that he may be suicidal.

Anyone with information is asked to contact JCSO Det. Lt. Robby McMahan at 865-471-6000 ext. 1105.

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