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Summer Wells Turns 10, Still Missing After Five Years
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate the unsolved disappearance of the young girl from her Beech Creek home in 2021.
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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Summer Wells, a 10-year-old girl from Hawkins County, Tennessee, has been missing for nearly 5 years after disappearing from her Beech Creek home on June 15, 2021. Despite extensive searches and an ongoing investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Hawkins County Sheriff's Office, and FBI, her case remains unsolved.
Why it matters
The disappearance of Summer Wells has deeply impacted the local community and sparked national attention, raising concerns about child safety and the challenges of unsolved missing persons cases, especially in rural areas. The case has also highlighted the importance of continued investigation and public awareness in helping to locate missing children.
The details
Over 100 people searched 1,000 acres for Summer Wells after her disappearance, but she has not been found. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Hawkins County Sheriff's Office, and FBI continue to investigate the circumstances of her disappearance. The most recent public development in the case came on November 13, when agents and detectives followed a lead in the 3500 block of Van Hill Road in Greeneville, about 9.5 miles southwest of the Wells' home.
- Summer Wells disappeared from her Beech Creek home on June 15, 2021.
- February 4, 2026 is Summer Wells' 10th birthday.
The players
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
The state's law enforcement agency that is leading the investigation into Summer Wells' disappearance.
Hawkins County Sheriff's Office
The local law enforcement agency assisting in the investigation of Summer Wells' disappearance.
FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is also involved in the investigation of Summer Wells' disappearance.
What’s next
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continues to ask anyone with information about Summer Wells' disappearance to call 1-800-TBI-FIND.
The takeaway
The unsolved disappearance of 10-year-old Summer Wells highlights the ongoing challenges in missing persons cases, especially for children, and the importance of sustained public awareness and law enforcement efforts to locate the missing and provide closure for their families.
