Incentive Raised for Tips Related to Hotel Blaze

Authorities are reaching out to the public for help regarding a suspicious fire that occurred at the Sleep Inn construction site in Savannah. This incident took place on December 11, 2024, shortly before 5:00 AM at the location known as 125 Million Dollar Way. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, along with various partner agencies, including the Savannah Fire Department, Savannah Police Department, Hardin County Fire Department, and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), are actively seeking information related to this case.

Investigators are particularly interested in identifying individuals who may have been in the vicinity of the construction site at the time the fire ignited, as there are indications that the blaze may have been intentionally set. To encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward, the Tennessee Arson Hotline has announced a cash reward that has now reached $15,000. If you possess any details that could assist in the investigation, you are urged to contact the hotline at 1-800-762-3017. Your assistance could be crucial in solving this case.