An urgent update is being shared as Shania Woodall, a 10-year-old child, remains missing. Authorities continue to express serious concern for her safety due to her age and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.


Shania has been missing since April 8, 2025, after last being seen in Cherokee, North Carolina. Investigators believe she may be traveling with her mother, Amanda Woodall, who is currently wanted on multiple felony warrants out of North Carolina.

Law enforcement officials now believe Amanda and Shania may be moving through East Tennessee, with possible sightings or travel through areas including Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg. Because of this, residents and visitors in these regions are being asked to stay alert and report anything that may help locate Shania.

Due to Shania’s young age and the ongoing legal situation involving her mother, authorities consider this a high-risk missing child case. Time is critical, and continued public awareness is essential.

Missing Child Information:

  • Name: Shania Woodall

  • Age: 10 years old

  • Last Seen: Cherokee, North Carolina

  • Missing Since: April 8, 2025

  • Believed To Be With: Mother, Amanda Woodall

  • Possible Travel Area: East Tennessee (Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg)

If you have any information at all about Shania Woodall or Amanda Woodall — even something that seems small — please contact authorities immediately. Tips can also be submitted anonymously.

📞 Cherokee Indian Police Department: 828-497-4131
📞 Your local law enforcement agency
🚓 If seen, call 911 immediately

Please do not assume someone else has already called. Many cases are resolved because one person decided to speak up. Sharing this post helps keep Shania’s name and face visible, and visibility saves lives.

🙏 Please continue to share and help bring this 10-year-old child home safely.