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Hamilton County Regional Health Council presents Rails‑to‑Trails plan and health council role
Summary
The Hamilton County Regional Health Council described its history and a local Rails‑to‑Trails proposal in Soddy Daisy, including a six‑mile trail estimate of about $8 million and a $1 million grant for preliminary engineering.
The Hamilton County Regional Health Council presented an overview of its role and a status update on a proposed Rails‑to‑Trails project in Soddy Daisy at the Aug. 20 Hamilton County Commission meeting.
The council, which serves as an advisory body to the Hamilton County Health Department, outlined its history of local public‑health collaboration and ongoing committees addressing addiction, aging and disability. The presentation included a detailed update on the Soddy Daisy Rails‑to‑Trails effort, a proposal to convert an existing Tennessee Valley Authority rail corridor into a six‑mile pedestrian and bicycle trail.
Why this matters: Trails and active‑transport projects can influence public health, recreation…
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