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Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee
Soddy-Daisy is a city of 13,231 people in Hamilton County, Tennessee, founded in 1969.
Why visit Soddy-Daisy
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Oliver Hill, Northend Ball Park and Soddy Municipal Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Soddy-Daisy
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Soddy-Daisy
Soddy-Daisy is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 13,070 at the 2020 census and 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. Route 27, merged to form Soddy-Daisy. It is becoming a bedroom community of nearby Chattanooga and is part of the Chattanooga Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks5
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes18
Ricko's Pizzeria And Italian Cuisine
Restaurant · Italian
10330 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy
Mo off; Tu-Su 11:00-22:00
Home Folks
Diner · American · 3.2 mi
8981 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy
Tu-Su 11:00-20:00
Scottie's Diner
Restaurant · 3.4 mi
Classic American Diner
8855 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy
Mo, We-Su 07:00-20:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 3.7 mi
8642 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 08:00-22:00
Bojangles'
Fast food · Chicken · 2.3 mi
Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy
Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 06:00-22:00
6 more on the map.
History
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 prior to 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.
From the History section of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship26
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Map of Soddy-Daisy
87 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 28°F | 6.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 31°F | 5.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 38°F | 5.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 47°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 55°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 62°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 57°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 38°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 32°F | 6.8 in | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Soddy Daisy-Mowbray Mtn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hamilton County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-06-17: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Middle Valley 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Red Bank 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Chattanooga 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Collegedale 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Cleveland 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- East Ridge 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Fort Oglethorpe 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Athens 35 mi northeast, about 56 min by car
- Dalton 36 mi south, about 58 min by car
- McMinnville 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Soddy-Daisy-City-Hall-tn, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
- Copper (II) Acetate Crystals in a Petri Dish, Wekpidea, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trametopsis cervina 342407904, Hill Craddock, CC BY 4.0
- Trametopsis cervina 342408427, Hill Craddock, CC BY 4.0
- ISS065-E-241692 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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