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  • Rare historic footage surfaces of 1961 Wheeler Lock collapse

    ROGERSVILLE, Ala. (Sept. 15, 2025) – A forgotten piece of motion picture history recently surfaced from a retired U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operations manager for the Tennessee River. Jim Davis, who served in the Nashville District from 1968 to 2014, discovered an old Kodachrome movie in his family’s possession containing unseen footage of the wall collapse at Wheeler Lock in 1961.

  • Guandique becomes 69th commander of Nashville District

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 18, 2025) – Lt. Col. Guillermo J. Guandique took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District today during a change of command ceremony at the Tennessee Grand Lodge. He becomes the 69th commander of the “twin rivers” district, commonly referred to as the jewel of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division.

  • Cumberland River intertwined with story of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 3, 2025) – The steady flow of the Cumberland River is intertwined with the story of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As the Army and USACE mark a quarter-millennium of service this month, it’s fitting to highlight the Nashville District’s enduring legacy in shaping the landscape of the region, reducing flood risk, powering communities, establishing navigation, promoting safe recreation, and stewarding natural resources.

  • Regulatory team receives Hedgehog Award for Hurricane Helene permitting actions

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 15, 2025) – The Regulatory Division Hurricane Helene Rapid Response Permitting Team received the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Hedgehog Award yesterday in recognition of outstanding dedication and professionalism in processing more than 200 emergency permit applications following Hurricane Helene.

  • Strategic communicator recognized for effectively publicizing dam operations

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 24, 2025) – A proactive strategic communicator and storyteller in Public Affairs is being recognized for effectively publicizing water management operations at dams throughout the Cumberland River Basin during recent high-water events impacting middle Tennessee and western Kentucky.

  • Congressman responsible for improving water resources infrastructure visits locks

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 1, 2025) – Whether or not the Corps of Engineers constructs a brand-new navigation lock or operates and maintains one well into its designed lifespan, these critical infrastructure projects require significant appropriations and receive a great deal of Congressional interest and oversight.

  • Water Quality Program manager lauded for navigating Nashville District through murky waters

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 26, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Water Quality Program lead is the January 2025 employee of the month for collecting water samples, interpreting the results, and making recommendations for water control changes at 10 dams the district operates in the Cumberland River Basin.

  • Nashville District executive officer culminates career as Soldier and civil servant

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 13, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District bid farewell yesterday to its long-serving executive officer and congressional liaison that faithfully served 16 consecutive commanders and culminates 38 years as a civil servant.

  • USACE command sergeant major engages Nashville District workforce

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2024) – The top enlisted leader in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers engaged with the USACE Nashville District workforce this week to listen to any feedback and ideas and thank them for their service and commitment on the job.

  • Assistant district counsel recognized for regulatory law achievements

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2025) – The primary regulatory attorney for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is the employee of the month for November 2024 for her achievements in support of several noteworthy regulatory law cases.