FULL UPDATE POSTED BELOW. Highlights:

11/20/25 City Commissioners voted to RESCHEDULE the meeting to Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at 6pm. Another motion was made and they voted in favor of a new venue for this meeting... STAY TUNED FOR A NEW VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT. Thankful to our community for showing up and for the continued coverage from News Channel 9 and Channel 3. Mark your calendars... We're ready to show up again after the holidays because this ain't over yet! 

11/20/25 This upcoming Thursday November 20th PLEASE ATTEND the City Commissioners Meeting at 6pm. Opposition speakers should have 3 minutes each to address the board. Rezoning a portion of Thomas property to M-1 could open up the gates for more unwanted heavy industry on the rest of his property. 

NOTE: Soddy Daisy City Commissioners will decide whether or not to rezone. This decision will have an impact beyond city limits as the proposed location is literally next to several communities who are not represented by Soddy Daisy elected officials.  

11/12/25 This past Wednesday the Planning Commissioners punt decision to City Commissioners whether or not to rezone Thomas property in a 5:2 vote. Proud of our community members who showed up with intelligent and heart felt urgency to oppose this recommendation. Let's do it again at the City meeting!

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The threat of an asphalt plant being built within city limits looms closer as it appears back on the city’s agenda this month. This is despite the City’s Zoning Board of Appeals wisely denying approval for a similar plant at another location just this past August. Now, the proposal targets the Thomas Farms area, located just 1 mile from three local schools and near North Chickamauga Creek.

Soddy Daisy City Hall has made public notice in the Chattanooga Times Free Press that consideration will be given to rezone local agricultural and rural residential tracts of land located at 7849 Dayton Pike for the operation of an asphalt mixing plant by the Municipal Planning Commission on Wednesday November 12th at 10am. The same will be considered by the City Commission at a public hearing to be held Thursday, November 20th at 6pm. 

Let's be clear—placing an asphalt plant so close to our children's schools and near vital natural resources is not only irresponsible, but a direct threat to our community’s health and well-being. Asphalt plants are notorious for emitting unpleasant odors and releasing harmful pollutants that can adversely affect human and animal health. And it's not just any area; we're talking about a site close to North Chickamauga Creek, which feeds into the Tennessee River—a crucial water source and ecosystem.

Furthermore, the vicinity harbors wildlife including bald eagles, which are protected by federal laws. This touches deeply upon environmental as well as community concerns.

Scientific studies consistently demonstrate that asphalt production can release harmful emissions such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulate matter into the air we breathe. These pollutants are linked to serious health concerns like respiratory issues, cardiovascular problems, and can even exacerbate conditions such as asthma, particularly in vulnerable populations including children and the elderly. Would we risk exposing our people and cherished wildlife to such health hazards?

The push for economic or infrastructural developments should never come at the cost of public health or environmental safety. We urge local authorities, planners, and community members to come together and resist this rezoning. Let's keep Soddy Daisy "a great place to call home".

Please sign this petition to help prevent the rezoning of this land for an asphalt plant, and to protect our community’s environment, health, and future generations.