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UPDATED Oct 15, 2026 at 6:20 PM ET
Oct 14, 2026 at 1:20 PM ET
Man Charged in Arson at North Knoxville Church
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Investigators say evidence and security video linked 43-year-old Jeremy Lee Hensley to a Wednesday morning fire at North Knoxville Baptist Church, and he was charged with felony arson and burglary. The fire damaged the foyer and spread heavy smoke through much of the building; no injuries were reported.
WHO: Jeremy Lee Hensley, 43, was arrested and charged; North Knoxville Baptist Church was affected.
WHAT: Hensley was arrested and charged with felony arson and burglary in connection with a fire at North Knoxville Baptist Church.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 6:29 AM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: Investigators said evidence recovered at the scene and security video led them to Hensley and supported the charges.
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