NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Silver Alert remains active for a Davidson County woman who has been missing for nearly two weeks, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Metro Nashville Police.
Lakesha Gunn, 51, was last seen on July 9 near Dodson Chapel Road in the Hermitage area. She has not been heard from since, and investigators are asking the public for help locating her.
Who Investigators Are Looking For
Gunn is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall and roughly 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a multi colored dress and brown sandals.
Officials say she has a medical condition that could make it difficult for her to return home safely without assistance, which is why the Silver Alert designation was used rather than a standard missing persons report.
Silver Alerts are reserved in Tennessee for missing adults who are believed to be at risk because of a medical, cognitive, or physical condition.
The alert helps push out information quickly through law enforcement channels, media partners, and highway signage in hopes that someone in the community may have spotted her.
What Police Are Asking the Public to Do
Metro Nashville Police say no additional details have been released yet about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to come forward immediately.
Key details from the case:
- Missing since: July 9, 2026
- Last seen: Dodson Chapel Road, Hermitage, TN
- Age: 51
- Height/Weight: 5’2″, about 120 lbs
- Hair/Eyes: Black hair, brown eyes
- Clothing last seen in: Multi colored dress, brown sandals
- Medical condition may affect her ability to return safely
Community groups have also shared her case online, describing her as missing from Davidson County and asking neighbors near Hermitage to stay alert for any sign of her. Volunteer missing persons databases have logged her case as well, hoping wider visibility will generate new leads.
Anyone who sees Gunn or has information about where she might be is asked to contact the Metro Nashville Police Department at 615-862-7879, or reach out to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation directly at 1-800-TBI-FIND. Tips can come from anyone, including neighbors, coworkers, or family friends who may have had recent contact with her.
This remains a developing situation, and authorities say they will share updates as soon as new information becomes available.
