Tennessee Issues Endangered Child Alert for Kaiya Jackson
The 16-year-old was last seen in Murfreesboro, and local authorities are urging residents to report any relevant information.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Pre-Teens
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for 16-year-old Kaiya Jackson of Murfreesboro. She was last seen on October 23, 2026, and local authorities are requesting public assistance to locate her.
Why it matters
Law enforcement officials have determined the child may be in danger of serious bodily harm or death, prompting the urgent statewide search. The alert serves to mobilize the community in the effort to find the missing teenager safely.
Kaiya Jackson is 5'8" tall and weighs 180 lbs. She was last seen wearing a white long-sleeve t-shirt, tan cheetah-print pajama pants, and a gray hoodie.
The players
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
The state agency responsible for coordinating criminal investigations and issuing public safety alerts for missing children.
Murfreesboro Police Department
The local law enforcement body managing the investigation into the disappearance of the teenager.
The details
The Murfreesboro Police Department requested the issuance of the alert, which triggers a formal process to enlist public help. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is coordinating the dissemination of information, including photos and physical descriptions of the missing child, via public channels like Facebook to reach potential witnesses.
Timeline
Kaiya Jackson was last seen on October 23, 2026.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued the alert on October 26, 2026.
The Home Front
This alert operates under the Tennessee Endangered Child Alert program, a state-managed protocol designed to rapidly broadcast information during critical disappearances. It marks an escalation from standard missing persons reports, reflecting the immediate danger identified by authorities.
Residents should review the physical description and photos provided by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to assist in identifying the missing teen. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts should contact the Murfreesboro Police Department or the TBI immediately.
The takeaway
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the search for 16-year-old Kaiya Jackson after she was reported missing in Murfreesboro. Families should save the provided description and contact local authorities immediately if they have information that could assist in her safe return.
Further reading
For more on keeping families safe in the community, see our coverage in the Pre-Teens section.
