Stewart County Schools said in a statement on Facebook that Berry's wife, whose condition is unknown, is a schoolteacher.
"We are aware of a serious incident involving one of our staff members. We understand this news may be upsetting to students, staff, and families. Please know that this incident did not occur on school grounds, and there is no ongoing threat to our schools," the school district said. "Our thoughts are with our staff member and her loved ones during this time. We will continue to respect her privacy."
The man accused of trying to murder his wife is not believed to have a phone or any other form of communication on him after he fled the area on Friday morning.
The search zone has steadily expanded from the initial scene near Old Paris Highway to include Gray’s Landing and corridors along highways 232 and 79.
Sheriff Gray said it could be a "lengthy process" in tracking down Berry, urging residents in the area to "lock all your doors."
In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Tennessee Highway Patrol said that it is continuing to assist the Stewart County Sheriff's Office, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Marshals Service with helicopters and troopers, as needed, in the hunt for Berry.
People are asked to contact the Stewart County Sheriff’s Office at 931-232-6863, if they see him or know his whereabouts.
