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  • NR 14-023: Corps to allow public access to Cheatham Navigation Lock

    ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 8, 2014) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announced today that it is offering public access to Cheatham Navigation Lock beginning Aug. 11, 2014. The lock will be accessible to visitors seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Sept. 30, 2014.

  • Groundbreaking kicks off Hatchery Creek project

    JAMESTOWN, Ky. (Aug. 8, 2014) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, state legislators and Russell County officials held a ceremony today marking the groundbreaking for a $1.8 million Wolf Creek Hatchery Wetland and Stream Mitigation Program project below the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery.

  • NR 14-022: Corps seeks public comment for flood risk management study

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 31, 2014) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is preparing an environmental assessment in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, and is seeking public comment for a flood risk management study for the Cumberland River, Browns Creek, Richland Creek and Whites Creek.

  • Nashville District showcases its projects for world’s hydropower experts

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 24, 2014) – During HydroVision International, the world’s largest hydro event, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District showcased its projects in Tennessee and Kentucky, which supported the professional development of conference attendees.

  • Chief of engineers highlights world’s largest hydro event

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 24, 2014) – Lt. Gen. Thomas Bostick, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commander and 53rd chief of engineers, energized more than 3,000 people from over 50 countries during the keynote session of the world’s largest hydro event at Music City Center July 22.

  • NR 14-021: Accessible fishing access sidewalk construction begins today at Barkley Dam

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 14, 2014) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently awarded a contract to construct an accessible fishing access sidewalk in the Barkley Dam tailwater area. Work on this project begins today and will continue for approximately six months.

  • Corps helps prepare STEM students at college summer program

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 7, 2014) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District collaborated with the Tennessee State University Engineering Department to mentor science, technology, engineering and math students during a four-week National Summer Transportation Institute program June 30 through July 3 on the campus of TSU.

  • NR 14-020: Corps unveils mobile website to view 'River Status' in Cumberland River basin

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 3, 2014) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently went live with the mobile website “River Status” that gives anyone with a smart device and Internet access an ability to view real-time water information within the Cumberland River watershed.

  • NR-14-019: Old Hickory Lock navigation info provided for Independence Day

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 27, 2014) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is reminding all boaters that the operating hours at Old Hickory Lock on Independence Day is from 6 a.m. July 4 till 2 a.m. July 5.

  • NR 14-016: Corps offering public tours of Wolf Creek Dam Powerhouse

    JAMESTOWN, Ky. (May 30, 2014) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is offering public tours of the Wolf Creek Dam Powerhouse here Saturday, June 21, July 5, Aug. 16 and Sept. 6, 2014. The free guided tours of the structure are at noon and are approximately 45 minutes in length.