13 Mar 2017

Get ready to recreate in Cumberland River Basin

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 13, 2017) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s 146 recreation areas, 25 developed campgrounds and primitive camping areas in Kentucky and Tennessee remain quiet, empty and closed, but that all changes this week.

9 Nov 2016

NR 16-31: Public workshops scheduled for Lake Barkley's Master Plan update

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 9, 2016) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that Lake Barkley is holding two Master Plan Update public workshops in November. The first is Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lyon County Convention Center in Eddyville, Ky. The second is Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Stewart County Visitor Center in Dover, Tenn.

25 Oct 2016

NR 16-029 Corps unveils new system to warn visitors when spilling operations are underway at Nashville District projects

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2016) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has new systems in place below several Nashville District dams to warn visitors when hazardous waters exist due to spilling operations.

15 Sep 2016

NR 16-026: Volunteers needed at Nashville District lakes for National Public Lands Day

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2016) 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 the 23rd Annual National Public Lands Day Sept. 24.

13 Sep 2016

NR 16-025: Lake Barkley annual duck blind drawing Sept. 19

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2016) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is hosting the annual Lake Barkley Duck Blind Drawing Monday, Sept. 19, 2016 at the Barkley Tailwater Shelter. It is adjacent to Barkley Powerhouse at Kuttawa, Ky., in Lyon County.

20 Aug 2016

Barkley Dam brought hope to region 50 years ago

GRAND RIVERS, Ky. (Aug. 20, 2016) – Barkley Dam, a symbol of progress in western Kentucky, turned 50 today with fanfare, remembrances and special tributes during a commemoration ceremony at the Badgett Playhouse Theater and reception at the community center.

19 Aug 2016

NR 16-022: Barkley Dam 50th anniversary commemoration moved indoors

KUTTAWA, Ky. (Aug. 19, 2016) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Barkley Dam is being moved indoors tomorrow due to the high chance of rain in the forecast. The event will now be held 11 a.m. at the Badget Playhouse Theater located at 1838 J. H. O’Brien Avenue in Grand Rivers, Ky.

9 Aug 2016

NR 16-021: Public invited to Barkley Dam 50th Anniversary commemoration

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 9, 2016) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is inviting the public to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Barkley Dam during a ceremony 11 a.m. Aug. 20, 2016 at the Spillway Shelter below the dam. The project is named after the late Alben W. Barkley, attorney, county judge, United States senator, and 35th vice president of the United States.

5 Aug 2016

Corps unveils policy for operation of unmanned aerial systems at Nashville District projects

Nashville, Tenn. (Aug. 5, 2016) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has a new policy that governs the operation and use of recreational unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at all Nashville District lakes within the Cumberland River Basin.

5 Aug 2016

NR 16-020: Corps unveils policy for operation of unmanned aerial systems at Nashville District projects

Nashville, Tenn. (Aug. 5, 2016) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has a new policy that governs the operation and use of recreational unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at all Nashville District lakes within the Cumberland River Basin.