0 The Unsolved Disappearance of Nashville Historian Mayme Johnson: A 24-Year Mystery
- Missing Persons
- by CSC Blog
- 03/13/2025
Introduction
The city of Nashville, Tennessee, is renowned for its rich history and vibrant culture. Among those who dedicated their lives to preserving this heritage was Mayme Hart Johnson, a respected local historian. Her sudden disappearance on June 12, 2000, left the community in shock and has since remained an unresolved case that continues to perplex investigators and residents alike.
Background and Personal Life
Born on December 2, 1914, Mayme Johnson was a white female who stood 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighed approximately 120 pounds at the time of her disappearance. She had gray hair and brown eyes. In 1986, she authored "A Treasury of Tennessee Churches," a testament to her dedication to documenting the state's religious architecture and history. By 2000, at the age of 85, Mayme was in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a condition that may have influenced the events leading up to her disappearance. ...Read More