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Soddy-Daisy, TN

Soddy-Daisy is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 13,070 at the 2020 census and is estimated to be 13,619 in 2022. The city was formed in 1969 when the communities of Soddy (to the north) and Daisy (to the south), along with nearby developed areas along U.S. Highway 27, merged to form Soddy-Daisy. It is becoming a bedroom community in nearby Chattanooga and is part of the Chattanooga Metropolitan Statistical Area. Sequoyah Nuclear Generating Station is located in Soddy-Daisy.

Soddy-Daisy is an incorporated city, comprising the former Tennessee cities of Soddy and Daisy. It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.

Soddy-Daisy was home to Hamilton County's first courthouse and government seat, Poe's Tavern. The tavern, built in 1819, was the home of Soddy-Daisy resident Hasten Poe. In 1838, the tavern served as a way station for 1,900 Cherokees who were on the Trail of Tears. During the Civil War, Poe's Tavern served as a hospital for both Union and Confederate troops. Though the original Poe's Tavern was torn down in 1911, the city of Soddy Daisy has reconstructed a replica of the building a block away from the original site.

There are two popular stories about how the city of Soddy got its name. The first is that the word "Soddy" is an anglicization of Tsati, a shorter form of the Cherokee word ᎠᏂ ᎫᏌᏘ Ᏹ (Ani-Kusati-yi), referring to the Muskogean Koasati people who lived there in the 18th century before Cherokee migration to the area after 1776. The second theory is that Soddy was named for William Sodder, who ran a trading post in the city. Others claim that Soddy's name is a reference to Soddy Creek, which is believed to have originated from the Cherokee word Sauta, which is derived from Echota. Soddy was a very small town until the Soddy Coal Company began mining in 1867.

Daisy is rumored to have taken its name from Daisy Parks, the daughter of Thomas Parks. Thomas Parks was vice-president of the Tabler-Cleudup Coal & Coke Company and founded the Daisy Coal Company in April 1881. The two cities were incorporated in April 1969 along a 9-mile (14 km) stretch of U.S. 27.

Soddy-Daisy is located in north-central Hamilton County at 35°15′31″N 85°10′37″W (35.258538, -85.176996). Its southwestern end is bordered by the city of Chattanooga. Unincorporated communities that border Soddy-Daisy are Middle Valley to the south, Falling Water to the southwest, Mowbray Mountain to the west, and Flat Top Mountain to the northwest. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.4 square miles (60.7 km²), of which 22.6 square miles (58.6 km²) are land and 0.81 square miles (2.1 km²), or 3.51%, is water.

The city is situated at the base of the Cumberland Escarpment, the east face of Walden Ridge, which is part of the Cumberland Plateau. An inlet of Chickamauga Lake (consisting of the lower part of Soddy Creek) lies to the east. U.S. Route 27 is the city's main highway, connecting it with Chattanooga 16 miles (26 km) to the south and Dayton 22 miles (35 km) to the northeast. State Route 111, which crosses Walden Ridge and leads 17 miles (27 km) northwest to Dunlap, intersects US-27 in the northern part of the city. The area is home to the popular Stone Fort bouldering area.

Health and wellness are priorities in Soddy-Daisy, with various facilities and initiatives promoting the well-being of its residents. Soddy-Daisy Healthcare Center provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care in a calm and relaxing atmosphere. Rise Up Training and Planet Fitness offer comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy Soddy Lake Park, which features walking trails, picnic areas, and beautiful lake views. North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy provides excellent opportunities for kayaking and canoeing.

Top sites in Soddy-Daisy TN: Big Soddy Creek Gulf, Tennessee Aquarium, Harbor Lights Marina.

Population: 13,159 (2022). Elevation: 699 ft (213 m). Area: 24.04 sq mi (62.26 km²). ZIP Code: 37379. Area code: 423. 

FAQs

Is Soddy-Daisy, TN a good place to live?

Soddy-Daisy is in Hamilton County. Living in Soddy-Daisy offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Soddy-Daisy and residents tend to be conservative.

What is the crime rate in Soddy-Daisy, TN?

The crime rate in Soddy-Daisy is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 17 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Soddy-Daisy is 1 in 58. Based on FBI crime data, Soddy-Daisy is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Tennessee, Soddy-Daisy has a crime rate that is higher than 70% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

How did Soddy-Daisy, TN get its name?

Soddy Daisy was initially two separate coal towns, known as Soddy and Daisy. Soddy was named after William Sodder, who operated a trading post in the area, and Daisy was named honoring Daisy Parks, the daughter of a coal company manager. The City of Soddy Daisy was established in 1969.

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City Town Info

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Big Soddy Creek Gulf

Tennessee Aquarium

Harbor Lights Marina

Soddy-Daisy Healthcare Center

Rise Up Training

Planet Fitness

CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

Soddy Lake Park

North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy

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