Two vehicles were burned at the Jewish Community Center in Brainerd early Sunday morning.
The FBI and the District Attorney's Office were notified due to the nature of the crime.
Officials of the center later said it appears to be a random act, rather than a hate crime.
The Chattanooga Police Department responded to 5461 N.
Terrace on reports of multiple damaged vehicles.
Once on the scene officers observed two damaged vehicles, one severely burned.
Officers notified arson investigators with the Chattanooga Fire Department and investigators with the Chattanooga Police Department to begin investigating the incident.
Due to the potential violent nature of this crime and at the request of the Chattanooga Fire Department, the Chattanooga Police Department will be acting as the lead investigating agency to determine if this incident was motivated by prejudice.
There were no injuries to report concerning the incident, only property damage.
Patrol units across the county have been notified of the crime and will be increasing patrols near and at local Jewish centers and houses of worship.
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.
Michael Dzik, executive director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga, said, “We are letting the authorities investigate this incident fully before we make any comment regarding the circumstances of the incident. I am confident and trust they will complete a thorough investigation and hopefully bring the perpetrators to justice.
"At this time the initial report seems to be a random act, not a hate crime. However we will let the authorities complete their full investigation.
"We are thankful of the quick response by the Chattanooga first responders. Additionally, we are thankful that no one was hurt or injured by this incident.
"As a social service agency, a partner agency of the United Way of Greater Chattanooga, the vehicles destroyed this morning were used to transport senior citizens to various daily appointments with a priority on getting seniors to doctor appointments, drug stores to pick-up needed medications, and the grocery store for essential food and personal products, among other places necessary to keep community members as independent as possible. These vehicles were also used to deliver meals to home-bound community members.”