Soddy Daisy Residents Fed Up With Trains Blocking Roads

  • Monday, December 11, 2017

Trains have always occasionally blocked roads in the northern part of Hamilton County. However, since the workforce reduction in the rail yard, the occurrences have increased exponentially. When the railroad cut the workforce, several employees mentioned that this would be a byproduct. Man....they weren’t kidding. 

To compound the problem, the county has yet to add another medic station in the north. And guess what divides one of the stations to Soddy Daisy residents? You guessed it, railroad tracks. We’re talking hours at a time. Try explaining that one to your boss. Sorry you had to pay the other guy overtime, train got stuck again and I was late. Or your child’s school, is that an excused absence/tardy?

So how do we stop this trend? Some cities across America fine railroads for blocking roads over an extended period. I believe now is the time for the city of Soddy Daisy to get tough on the railroad. Especially after their CEO got a huge raise when he laid off all those employees. 

And before someone chimes in how fines will raise the price of milk, you should be more concerned with E-Logs for truckers about to take effect. And more importantly, why truckers don’t have a bill of rights or minimum wage. That’s another discussion all together though. 

James Berry
Soddy Daisy Resident

Opinion
Senate Republican Caucus Weekly Wrap March 28
  • 3/28/2024

This week on Capitol Hill lawmakers were hard at work passing meaningful legislation to improve the lives of Tennesseans as the General Assembly begins to wind down. Public safety was a big focus ... more

Democratic View On Top State Senate Issues - March 28, 2024
  • 3/28/2024

Constitutional amendment would ban state taxes on property. Who would benefit? 8:30 a.m. Senate Regular Calendar — HJR 0081 would amend the Tennessee Constitution to prohibit the legislature ... more

Make Chattanooga A National Bike City
  • 3/27/2024

Imagine Chattanooga as a national bike city. Our City would be transformed and energized with visitors from all demographics. All ages, races and religions love bikes. There are even bikes available ... more