The Knoxville, Tennessee, community is urgently searching for Paietences Crenshaw-Kyle, also known as Terry’onna, a 15-year-old girl who has been reported missing since December 29, 2025. As days pass with no confirmed contact, concern for her safety continues to grow among her family, friends, and local authorities.

Paietences was last seen on January 7, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., when she was observed getting off a KAT bus near West High School on Sutherland Avenue. At the time, she was wearing a red hoodie. Since that sighting, there have been no verified updates on her whereabouts.

Authorities believe Paietences may be staying with friends, possibly in situations where adults may not be aware that she has been reported missing. For this reason, community awareness is especially important. Someone may have seen her recently, offered her a place to stay, or noticed her in the area without realizing the seriousness of the situation.

Paietences is described as 4 feet 8 inches tall, weighing approximately 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Family members describe her as a bright young girl whose sudden absence has been deeply distressing. They are pleading with the public to help bring her home safely.

When a teenager goes missing, even the smallest detail can make a difference. A brief encounter, a social media post, or a familiar face in a neighborhood could provide the key information needed by investigators.

The community is encouraged to share this alert widely, remain vigilant, and trust their instincts. If you believe you have seen Paietences or have any information at all, please contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers or the Knoxville Police Department immediately.