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Knoxville Man Charged With Aggravated Arson After Inn Fire

Christopher Adam Ridge faces aggravated arson charges after a Chapman Highway hotel fire was found intentionally set while people were inside.
WHO: Christopher Adam Ridge, 49 (Knoxville)
WHAT: Charged with aggravated arson after an intentionally set hotel room fire
WHEN: Jul 23, 2026 at 9:46 AM ET
WHERE: Executive Inn, 3400 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: Investigators say the fire was intentionally set after a tenant became involved in an argument with hotel staff.

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