7 Nov 2015

Commentary: Corps of Engineers takes Old Hickory dam safety seriously

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 7, 2015) -- A limestone rock quarry has been proposed on private land adjacent to Old Hickory Lock and Dam, which is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District.

24 Sep 2015

NR 15-033: Day use fees waived on National Public Lands Day

NASHVILLE, TENN. (Sept. 24, 2015) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the public can enter all of its day use areas for free on National Public Lands Day this Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015.

18 Sep 2015

NR 15-032: Volunteers needed at Nashville District lakes for National Public Lands Day events

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2015) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is enlisting the support of volunteers at its lakes on the Cumberland River and its tributaries in support of National Public Lands Day Sept. 26.

2 Sep 2015

NR 15-030: Corps of Engineers supports new ‘Every Kid in a Park’ recreation initiative

WASHINGTON (Sept. 2, 2015) – President Obama, with the support of the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation to include the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announced today the start of a new initiative to give every child in the United States the chance to explore and learn about America’s great outdoors. The Every Kid in a Park initiative will provide all fourth grade students and their families with free admission for a full year to more than 2,000 federally-managed sites nationwide.

4 Aug 2015

15-028: Public workshops scheduled for Old Hickory Lake Master Plan update

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 4, 2015) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District at Old Hickory Lake is holding two Master Plan Update public workshops in August. The first is Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Old Hickory Lake Resource Manager's Office in Hendersonville, Tenn. The second is Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mt. Juliet High School in Mt. Juliet, Tenn.

7 Jul 2015

NR 15-025: Old Hickory Lock closing for maintenance July 14 - Aug. 4, 2015

OLD HICKORY, TENN., (July 7, 2015) – Old Hickory Lock is closing July 14 to Aug. 4, 2015 to all public access, including navigational traffic, for dewatering and maintenance.

21 May 2015

NR 15-014: Old Hickory Lock accessible to visitors seven days a week

OLD HICKORY, Tenn. (May 21, 2015) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is offering public access to Old Hickory Navigation Lock beginning May 28, 2015. The lock will be accessible to visitors seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Sept. 8, 2015.

2 Apr 2015

Loaner life jackets help save lives at Dale Hollow Lake

CELINA, Tenn. (April 2, 2015) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District park rangers and staff at Dale Hollow Lake are continuing to help keep kids and adults safe while recreating at area lakes and on the water by participating in the Boat US Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program for kids!

9 Jan 2015

Boaters can navigate to Corps of Engineers booth for lake info

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Boating enthusiasts attending the 29th annual Nashville Boat & Sportshow at Music City Center are encouraged to navigate to the Corps of Engineers booth to get important information about local lakes before embarking on the water this recreation season.

7 Nov 2014

Corps of Engineers waives day use fees for vets on Veterans Day

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is waiving day use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at more than 2,200 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. This includes areas the Nashville District operates within the Cumberland River Basin.