Sullivan County authorities searching for missing man

The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office has issued a missing person alert for a Bluff City man.

A report issued Thursday afternoon said Joel Hensley left his home in the 600 block of Weaver Branch Road for a walk on Tuesday and has not been seen since. Authorities also said he left the home without his medication.

Hensley, 49, is described as a white male standing 5 feet 11 inches tall weighing 300 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Police noted that he has a tattoo on his right calf that says “John 3:16.”

Anyone with information on Hensley’s whereabouts can call (423) 279-7330.