Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee
Population: 11,530
Located in Hamilton County
Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, located north of Chattanooga on Highway 27, is a rapidly growing area of Hamilton County. Up until 1969, Soddy-Daisy was known as two separate communities, Daisy, Tennessee to the south and Soddy, Tennessee to the north. Soddy-Daisy, with a population of approximately 12,000 is located about 15 miles from downtown Chattanooga. Daisy, Tennessee was the site of Poe's Tavern, where the first courts of Hamilton County were held. Hasten Poe, a veteran of the war of 1812, erected the tavern. It stood at the intersection of two heavily traveled highways and was a noted stopping place. The tavern was torn down about 1915. Soddy, Tennessee takes its name from Soddy Creek which runs through the community. It is a corruption of the Cherokee word "Sauta" which is a form of Echota. Rev. Able Pearson organized the Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Church there in 1828 that helped establish the community. Col. William Clift, a large landowner and Hamilton County's first millionaire, was a pioneer citizen of this area and built his residence there in 1825. Soddy-Daisy has 70 acres of land dedicated to public use. Soddy Lake offers boating, swimming, water skiing and fishing. Boat launching ramps are available free of charge. There are campgrounds and picnic area throughout the area. The newly opened park and boat ramp at Holly Circle offers picnic tables, a new boat ramp, parking for both cars and vehicles with boat trailers. The planned development includes a dedicated swimming area and a fishing dock with dock space for loading and unloading boats. Soddy-Daisy?s Community Centers provide tennis and basketball courts, ball fields, playgrounds and a multi-purpose community building and senior citizens center. Soddy-Daisy residents enjoy a mild climate, with cool winters and warm summers. Summer temperatures generally range in the 80s and 90s, and spring and fall are near-perfect with pleasant temperatures and adequate rainfall. In January, the average low is 32 degrees and the average high is 49 degrees. July temperatures range from 68 to 95 degrees. Homes are well built, and yet surprisingly affordable. For a four bedroom home with over 2,300 square feet of living space, you will only have to spend in the region of $130,000, perhaps even less depending on the size of the home! Lots come in various sizes too, from large city style lots, all the way to several acre packages. If you can dream it, you can build here in this wonderful community. Soddy-Daisy is very proud of its heritage, its history and its people. Come and join this lovely community and become a part of the family!
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