Somewhere between Andy Griffith's Mayberry and the city
Shadowed by the mountains and alongside several lakes, the winding, two-lane highway from downtown Chattanooga leads about 17 miles north to the city of Soddy-Daisy. The road cuts through forested hills which turn red, orange and yellow in the fall. “It’s a bedroom community, just on the outskirts of Chattanooga,” says Charlotte Mabry, resident and Realtor at Keller Williams Realty. “It's not all the way like Andy Griffith’s Mayberry, but it's probably in between that and a city.” Soddy Daisy is rich with parks, trails and lake access, with a mix of Mom-and-Pop businesses. "The location brings a definite country feel – but not rural. Soddy-Daisy has so much appeal for its nature," says Junior Francica, a Realtor with eXp Realty. "It's surrounded by mountains, so you get great, beautiful views. I think that's what a lot of people are searching for."
Soddy Daisy is known for its rural, nature focused appeal.
Soddy Daisy is a paradise for outdoor adventurers.
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Waterfront homes and cottages along the foothills
Soddy-Daisy -- a name derived from two once-separate communities -- has an eclectic mix of winding roads dotted with homes and gridded subdivisions. “It’s the clash of old and new,” says Mabry. “Back in the day, because this was more rural, homes were on acreage and spread apart. Now, you have those newer planned subdivisions, squeezing the houses much closer together.”
Along with the choice of a more suburban or rural setting, residents can also pick between waterfront views or life tucked away at the foot of the mountains along country roads. Older houses consist of ranch-style homes, cottages and Craftsmans built in the 1960s and 1970s, while the recent builds are New Traditionals.
The median home sale price hovers around $380,000, just below the national median. Leading industries include retail trade, manufacturing and health care.
Cabin homes can be spotted throughout Mowbray.
Some Mowbray homes perch right on the edge of the mountain.
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Parks, lakes and mountain hikes
Several parks dot the city, stretching from the southernmost portion to the lakeside at the north. Holly Park, Veterans Memorial Park and The Kids Park are some of the most popular. Soddy-Daisy has direct access to the North Chickamauga Creek Gorge and Big Soddy Creek Gulf, which offer miles of hiking trails with scenic views, passing waterfalls and natural flora. The gorge is also popular for whitewater kayakers and canoers, while swimmers can take a dip in Big Soddy Creek. According to Mabry, North Chickamauga Lake draws anglers from all over. “We have become one of the largest bass fishing tournament locations in the United States,” says Mabry. “Not just our local yokels, but with professional fishers.”
Head to Veteran's Park in Soddy Daisy and bring your competitive side to the many sports courts.
Head to Falling Water Falls in Mowbray for a scenic nature hike into the woods.
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Meat-in-threes and grocery shopping on Dayton Pike
"Soddy-Daisy is kind of far out. But Highway 27 runs straight through it, which is super convenient,” says Francica of the U.S. highway, which spans from Chicago to Miami. “You can be in downtown Chattanooga in 20 minutes."
If locals want to stay local, both big chains and independent spots, shops and restaurants, line Dayton Pike, which runs parallel to U.S. Route 27. Home Folks Family Restaurant is a Soddy-Daisy staple, serving Southern home cooking, family style. "The guy who owns it greets you at the door in his overalls,'' Mabry says. "So, welcome to the South!”
You'll find many Mowbray residents stopping by Ricko's Pizzeria for lunch or dinner.
Mountain General Store in Mowbray is a quick stop shop for snacks and essentials.
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The Hamilton County School District
The Hamilton County School District scores a B on Niche. The district supports 46,000 students through 44 elementary schools, 26 middle schools and 24 high schools.
Chattanooga State Community College is 13 miles south, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is about 17 miles south.
Mowbray children begin their education at Soddy Elementary.
Mowbray students complete their primary education at Soddy High School.
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Travel in Soddy-Daisy
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is about 17 miles away, and the nearest hospital, CHI Memorial Hospital, is located in Hixson, about 10 miles south.
Environment and climate
Soddy-Daisy's climate is typically warm and humid in the summer and can be chilly in the winter, though its elevation of 700 feet doesn't affect climate too much. The Sequoyah Nuclear Plant is located just east of the neighborhood. “Many of the employees live and work nearby, so there's a good deal of engineers that live in our area because of the proximity of the plant,” says Mabry. The TEMA TVA program provides radiological emergency preparedness while assisting in protecting residents from incidents that may occur at Sequoyah.
Outdoor adventures can be had on the water in Soddy Daisy.
Explore the boulders and creek beds that cut down through Mowbray Mountain in Soddy Daisy.
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Crime
According to FBI data, the rates of reported violent crime and property crime in Soddy-Daisy over the last five years trend lower than Tennessee and national averages.
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