UPDATE: Man found hospitalized, Silver Alert cancelled.

Franklin Police have issued a *SILVER ALERT* for 82-year-old John Niznik.

Niznik was last seen driving a 1998 green Chevy Tahoe with Tennessee license plate 244 PFR. He was last seen at 8am, leaving his home in the Polk Place subdivision, destined for St. Philip Catholic Church in Franklin. It is unknown what he was wearing. Niznik has a heart condition and may be suffering from the early stages of dementia.

If you see Mr. Niznik, or have information on his whereabouts, call 9-1-1.