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Commission OKs Eagle Scout burn pit at Veterans Park pending JROTC commitment

Board of Commissioners of the City of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee · March 1, 2026
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Summary

The board gave unanimous approval for an Eagle Scout to build a 15'6" x 15'6" burn pit at Veterans Park for retiring flags, with the Boy Scouts and local JROTC programs to share cost and maintenance; city attorney asked for formal JROTC commitment before work proceeds.

The Soddy‑Daisy Board of Commissioners on May 19 gave unanimous approval to an Eagle Scout project to construct a 15'6" x 15'6" burn pit at Veterans Park to be used for retiring flags. Vice‑Mayor Cothran presented the proposal from Seth Green and said the Boy Scouts and the JROTC programs from Soddy‑Daisy and Sale Creek High Schools would share cost and maintenance.

Commissioners indicated consensus to place the burn pit on the east side of the park (Option 1). City Attorney Elliott said the city should obtain a formal commitment from the JROTC programs before the project proceeds. City Manager Johnson said the Public Works Department could assist with ground preparation. Commissioner Everett moved to approve the project, Commissioner Coleman seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

Local veterans groups, including the American Legion and the Vietnam Veterans Association, are backing the project and the commission indicated support provided the JROTC commitment is secured.

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