Suspect charged with arson for Chattery fire

Michael Adam Potter

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Investigators have now charged a suspect with burning The Chattery offices on Sunday morning.

The Chattery is a nonprofit the offers classes on cooking and crafts located on Rossville Avenue near Main Street.

On Sunday morning, firefighters responded to the blaze.

They kept it to the one building but the smoke damage has made the space unusable.

Police have charged 21 year old Michael Potter with breaking into the building, vandalism and three counts of arson.