Arson! Grundy County Man Charged
- Lucky Knott
- Mar 30
- 1 min read
On March 29, 2025, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Fire Chief Jared Meeks regarding a suspicious fire at Palmer Market in Palmer, Tennessee.
A coordinated investigation was launched immediately by Patrol Deputies, the Criminal Investigation Division, and Constable Kyle Collins. Through this joint effort, the suspect was identified as Nicholas Callahan.
The man arrived at the store on a bicycle, allegedly setting the store on fire during business hours while customers were inside the store. He then fled the area on his bike. Callahan had previously been trespassed from the store.
Deputies acted quickly to follow up on leads, and Callahan was located and taken into custody without incident. He is currently facing charges including Aggravated Arson, Aggravated Vandalism, and Criminal Trespassing, among other related offenses.