Missing Hamblen County Teen Located Safe

A missing Hamblen County teenager has been located safe. 17 year old Alexis Nicole Howell left her home on Northview Drive in Hamblen County on the evening of August 15, and had not been seen since. Friday morning, the teen was found by the Blount County Sheriff’s office. According to the Hamblen County Sheriff’s office, Alexis may have been with her non-custodial biological mother, Lesley Blair. The Hamblen County Sheriff’s office says they have been looking for Blair since the girl disappeared on the 15th. Blair is also known to frequent Sevier county. the Blount County Sheriff’s office says if found, Blair is facing possible charges in their county.