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9 Fire Investigations are Unsolved Palmer; Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest(s)

Photos provided by the Dunlap Fire Department and citizen Cody Cookston

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking community support to solve recent fires in Palmer, TN. At least nine unsolved fires have occurred within a one-mile radius over the past 10 to 12 months, excluding some vehicle fires.

The TBI has received no tips and is now offering up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest. One notable unsolved fire is the Palmer Elementary School fire from October 2024. If you have any information, call the Tennessee Arson Hotline at 1-800-762-3017 or email TipsToTBI@tbi.tn.gov.

Lucky Knott

Lucky Knott is a longtime broadcaster, sportscaster, and news reporter, having worked in radio here in the Sequatchie Valley and in Coffee and Grundy County for many years. You can hear his news reports weekday mornings and afternoons on The River 104.9 WEPG in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 in Dunlap/Pikeville. He is also Editor for SValleyNow.com - Sequatchie Valley Now.