CHATTANOOGA, TN — Tennessee authorities are asking the public to help locate a 65-year-old Hamilton County man who has been missing since Wednesday. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert for James Bradley after he was last seen near Grand Mountain Drive in Chattanooga.

Officials say Bradley may need assistance because of a medical condition that could affect his ability to return safely on his own. He was described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 215 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

The alert includes clothing details and a vehicle description to help people identify him quickly. Bradley was last seen wearing a light blue-collar shirt with a khaki collar and khaki pants.

What investigators say Bradley was wearing and driving

The TBI said Bradley may be traveling in a red 2019 Infinity QX6 with Tennessee tag 747BKHF. That detail is central to the search, since authorities are trying to determine whether he has left the Chattanooga area or remains somewhere nearby.

Silver Alerts are used when an adult is missing and may be unable to get home safely without help. In this case, investigators have tied the alert to Bradley’s medical condition, but they have not released any further details about his health.

People in the area are being urged to stay alert for both Bradley and the vehicle. Even small details, such as a matching plate or shirt description, could help investigators narrow the search.

How the search is tied to Hamilton County and Chattanooga

Bradley’s disappearance is centered in Hamilton County, with the last known sighting reported near Grand Mountain Drive in Chattanooga. That places the case in one of Tennessee’s busiest metro areas, where local traffic and surrounding roads can quickly expand a search zone.

Authorities have not said where Bradley may have gone after he was last seen, and no additional timeline has been given beyond the Wednesday sighting. For now, the public notice is focused on confirming his whereabouts and getting him safe.

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is one of the agencies listed for follow-up if anyone has information. The call remains straightforward: if Bradley or the red SUV is spotted, contact law enforcement right away.

Why Silver Alerts are used for vulnerable missing adults

Silver Alerts are designed to speed up the public response when a missing person may be especially vulnerable. They are often used when a person has a medical condition or other circumstance that could make it difficult to recognize danger, navigate alone, or seek help effectively.

In Bradley’s case, the TBI’s notice makes clear that officials believe he may not be able to return safely without assistance. That is why his case has been elevated for broad public awareness rather than handled quietly through routine searching alone.

The goal is to get useful information from people who may have seen him near roads, stores, neighborhoods, or parking lots. A timely tip can be the difference between a short search and a longer one.

What the public should do if they spot him

Anyone who sees James Bradley is asked to contact the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office at 423-209-8902 or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND. Officials want immediate reports from anyone who sees Bradley or his vehicle.

Authorities have provided enough identifying information to make a sighting report useful: his age, physical description, clothing, and the red Infiniti with Tennessee tag 747BKHF. Those details may help witnesses avoid confusion and give dispatchers a clearer lead.

For now, the alert remains active as investigators look for Bradley. The public’s role is simple: stay observant and report anything that could help bring him home safely.

No new details yet on where Bradley went after Wednesday

Officials have not said how long Bradley had been missing before the alert was issued, or whether any specific area has become a focus of the search beyond Chattanooga. The notice also does not say whether investigators believe he is on foot, in the vehicle, or with someone else.

What is known is that Bradley was last seen Wednesday near Grand Mountain Drive, and that authorities consider him at risk because of a medical condition. Those are the facts driving the current public appeal.

As the search continues, law enforcement is relying on residents, commuters, and businesses in the region to watch for anything unusual. A single confirmed sighting could provide the next critical lead.