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Residents request park permits for tournaments; nonprofits report services at Soddy‑Daisy meeting

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

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Summary

At the March 2 meeting, library and nonprofit representatives asked for use of city parks for tournaments and events, Northside Neighborhood House reported serving 405 households in 2022, and local volunteers announced Arbor Day and veterans events.

During the citizen‑participation segment of the March 2 meeting, community members requested park space for several upcoming events and nonprofit representatives summarized recent service levels.

Curtis Cecil of the Soddy‑Daisy Community Library asked to reserve the North Park pickleball courts on May 6 for an unofficial tournament (library paddles would be available for checkout) and to post signage notifying regular users. He also requested use of Veterans Park on May 27 for a previously canceled movie night, on Aug. 19 for a Community Elevation Celebration and on Oct. 28 for the library’s third annual Trunk‑or‑Treat. City Manager Johnson said a similar tournament request had been received from Soddy‑Daisy Forever (Mile Straight Baptist Church) and commissioners reached consensus to grant the library’s requests.

Adam Smart asked the commission to consider installing paintball and airsoft fields to attract competitions and provide recreation opportunities for local students; he did not provide details on required acreage. Sarah Hall, Community Impact Strategist for Northside Neighborhood House, told the board that the organization assisted 405 households (1,079 individuals) in 2022 and that a Community Schools Coordinator is placed at Soddy‑Daisy Middle School; she confirmed afternoon snacks are provided in partnership with the YMCA.

Robert Cothran announced multiple veterans events at the Vietnam Veterans’ Building including Vietnam Veterans’ Day (March 29, 3–7 p.m.), a spouse‑benefits town hall (April 22, 6 p.m.) and a Wall of Honor ceremony at Veterans Park on May 6 at 10 a.m. Jim Stewart of Keep Soddy‑Daisy Beautiful described Arbor Day work at Veterans Park on March 4—tree plantings, pruning and memorial cleaning—with Public Works having dug holes and set 35 trees. Commissioners also congratulated the Lady Trojans on a regional basketball championship and encouraged community attendance at upcoming games.

The board reached consensus on the library and park requests and heard multiple community announcements before adjourning at 7:40 p.m.