In a heart-pounding emergency that gripped Tennessee communities, authorities issued an urgent Endangered Child Alert for 7-year-old Cora Hurley, who was reported missing from Greene County on February 24, 2026. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), acting on behalf of the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, mobilized the public in a desperate search for the young girl believed to be in serious danger.

Cora, a petite child standing about 4 feet (1.2 meters) tall and weighing around 57 pounds (26 kg), has brown hair and brown eyes. Officials warned that she was likely traveling with two adults wanted for custodial interference: 35-year-old Angel Hurley and 60-year-old Shirley Smith. Angel is described as approximately 5’7″ (1.7 meters) tall, weighing 200 pounds (91 kg), with brown hair and brown eyes. Shirley stands about 5’4″ (1.63 meters), weighs around 175 pounds (79 kg), and also has brown hair and brown eyes.

The trio was believed to be on the move in a silver 2022 Nissan Kicks bearing Tennessee license plate BGG-9987. This vehicle detail became a critical focal point for law enforcement and concerned citizens scanning highways, parking lots, and neighborhoods across the region and potentially beyond. The alert highlighted fears that the child could be at immediate risk due to the adults’ alleged violation of custody orders, raising questions about motives, destinations, and the little girl’s well-being.

The Endangered Child Alert—similar to an Amber Alert but tailored for cases involving custodial disputes or endangerment—was blasted across media, social platforms, and emergency notification systems. Residents in Greene County and surrounding areas were urged to stay vigilant, check vehicles matching the description, and report any sightings immediately. Tips flooded in as families shared photos, prayers, and pleas for Cora’s safe return, turning the case into a statewide—and quickly viral—concern.

Thankfully, the tense ordeal ended with an overwhelming sense of relief just hours later. By early Wednesday morning on February 25, 2026, the TBI confirmed that Cora, along with two other young children believed to be connected in the incident (5-year-old Elijah Hurley and 3-year-old Gabriel Buchanan), had been located and were safe. The alert was officially canceled, bringing an emotional close to what could have been a tragic story.

While the children are now out of harm’s way, the case serves as a stark reminder of how quickly family disputes can escalate into public emergencies. Custodial interference charges underscore the complexities of parental rights and the lengths authorities will go to protect vulnerable kids. Law enforcement emphasized gratitude to the public whose rapid sharing and tips likely played a key role in the swift resolution.

Anyone with ongoing concerns or related information is still encouraged to contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Office or TBI. In moments like these, community awareness can make all the difference between heartbreak and a happy ending.