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Two old coal towns stretched along nine miles of US 27.

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Two Coal Towns, One City

Excavation contractors in Soddy-Daisy work in a city formed in April 1969 when the communities of Soddy and Daisy incorporated along a 9-mile stretch of US 27. It sits at the base of the Cumberland Escarpment, the east face of Walden Ridge, with an inlet of Chickamauga Lake at Soddy Creek to the east. The 2020 census counted 13,070 residents.

Coal history

The Soddy Coal Company began mining in 1867, and the Daisy Coal Company was founded in April 1881. Old mine workings, waste piles and fill can turn up on properties near the escarpment. We ask what is known about a parcel before deep digs.

Escarpment runoff

Water comes off the face of Walden Ridge fast in a storm. Lots near the base need ditches, culverts and curtain drains.

Lake lots

The Soddy Creek inlet of Chickamauga Lake brings TVA shoreline rules into play for lakeside grading.

Poe's Tavern

Poe's Tavern, built in 1819, served as Hamilton County's first courthouse and a Trail of Tears way station in 1838. A replica stands a block from the original site.

Bedroom community growth

Population grew from 7,569 in 1970 to 13,070 in 2020 as Soddy-Daisy became a bedroom community for Chattanooga. New homes along the US 27 corridor mean steady site prep and septic work.

Rocky ground at the escarpment

The base of the escarpment collects rock that has tumbled from above over the ages. Digs near the foot of the ridge can hit boulders.

Typical work in Soddy-Daisy

Lot clearing and site prep
Driveways and culverts
Septic excavation
Drainage

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Local Ground Notes: Soddy-Daisy

Incorporation. Soddy and Daisy incorporated together in April 1969 along a 9-mile stretch of US 27.
Escarpment. The city lies at the base of the Cumberland Escarpment, the east face of Walden Ridge.
Coal. The Soddy Coal Company began mining in 1867; the Daisy Coal Company was founded in 1881.
Lake. An inlet of Chickamauga Lake at lower Soddy Creek lies to the east.

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Soddy-Daisy Questions

Could my land have old mine fill?

Near the escarpment it is possible. We check what is known before deep digs.

Do you work on lake lots?

Yes, within TVA rules.

Water rushes off the mountain onto my lot. What helps?

Ditches, culverts and a curtain drain above the house.

Do you dig septic systems?

Yes, to the approved design.

Do you find boulders near the escarpment?

Sometimes. We price rock and boulder removal separately.

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