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Introduction

Posted on by Ann Jackson

Introducing Somewhere in Soddy-Daisy Magazine. Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee is the cultural center of the universe. Located just north of Chattanooga, it has the beauty of the mountains, creeks, and lakes. The Cumberland Trail borders the edge of the most popular nature park. There are mom-and pop-businesses. But what really makes this place unique are the residents.

Our goal is to highlight our fascinating neighbors, their collections, hobbies, and quirks. We will tell their stories with photos and articles. We will also feature places, arts, and other subjects of interest we come across.

In the future we will be adding a community section, occasionally having contests, and other fun.

We invite you to come back often and/or follow our Facebook page, Somewhere in Soddy-Daisy, where you will be alerted to new articles.

P.S. You will never see a pop-up on this site. They are against our religion!

Black & white feature photo above:
Rocky Raccoon and Ann Jackson at the Chattanooga News Free Press modeling for an article on hunting season opening in 1988. Photograph by John Rawlston

Rocky Raccoon and Ann Jackson in 1988. Photograph by Barbara Perry.

Chance of Snow

Posted on by Ann Jackson

Since our area has a prediction for snow this evening, which is a rare occurrence, we are sharing some photos taken after the March 1993 Storm of the Century. Paul Barys was the only local weatherman to predict more than a small amount of snow for our area. He predicted a 20-inch snowfall five days in advance.

Wayne Maxwell, originally from Sale Creek, was living at Spanish Villa apartments on 58 Highway. He cooked big pots of stew on his kerosene heater for his elderly neighbors, who all said they would not have made it without him.

After the first couple days, Mom and I put our freezer contents on the deck in the snow. Then we proceeded to cook on our kerosene heater. We ate good! It’s kind of hibachi style, cooking one thing at a time.

All photos were taken in Soddy-Daisy, except one at the Hixson Conoco (now Mapco) at Highway 153 and Gadd Road. Approximately five days after the storm, the photo shows people standing in line to purchase kerosence. Power was still out in many areas around Chattanooga. 99¢ for regular gasoline!

Apologies for the quality of these photos. They are phone photos of 35mm photos.

Photographs by Ann Jackson

The slue at the entrance of Rivergate Bay subdivision after the blizzard of 1993.
Snow drift against a house on Tadpole Lane after the 1993 blizzard.
The long line at Conoco on Highway 153 a few days after the 1993 blizzard.

99¢ for a gallon of regular gasoline!

A couple days after the storm snow was up to the knees of some people. It’s measured 23 inches at Hixson Pike and Yaphank Bridge.