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  • Nashville District marks 138 Years of infrastructure and service to the region

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 18, 2026) – With ceremonial refreshments and a tribute to over a century of regional impact, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District celebrated its 138th anniversary today, honoring its legacy of delivering engineering excellence to the region.

  • USACE awards Cherokee National Forest debris removal contract

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nashville District awarded a $33.76 million contract to DRC Emergency Services to remove hazardous storm debris from Jackson Island, Tennessee. Partnering with the U.S. Forest Service and the Tennessee Emergency Management Authority (TEMA), this joint operation restores public safety and recreational access to the Cherokee National Forest along the Nolichucky River. Crews utilize low-impact equipment, wildlife monitoring, and archaeological oversight to protect the sensitive ecosystem during the 240-day recovery mission, which begins onsite in September 2026.

  • Corps of Engineers seeks office lease proposals in Nashville area

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 2, 2026) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District invites real estate professionals and property owners to submit potential office space solutions in the Nashville area.

  • Understanding the life-saving power of your hard hat

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 11, 2026) – In the high-stakes environments of hydropower plants and active construction sites, safety is not optional. By donning hard hats and securing chin straps, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees actively mitigate risk, maintaining a culture where protection is part of the mission.

  • Stay alert on Corps lakes and rivers this summer

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 21, 2026) – As summer recreation kicks off over the Memorial Day weekend across the Cumberland River Basin, officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District are urging visitors to wear life jackets and stay safe recreating on the region’s lakes and rivers.

  • Maintenance on J. Percy Priest Dam requires road closures

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May. 19, 2026) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces Bell Road across J. Percy Priest Dam will temporarily close 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 1 until July 31, 2026.

  • USACE terminates Chickamauga Lock Chamber Contract

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 8, 2026) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nashville District terminated the lock chamber contract with Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. (SCCI), at the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tennessee, effective today. This decisive action is necessary to get the project back on track and protect taxpayer dollars.

  • From typewriters to AI, Connie Flatt marks 46 years of service and innovation

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 20, 2026) – When Connie Flatt began her federal service, the "cloud" was merely a weather pattern over the Cumberland River, and "data" lived in ink-stained ledgers. Over a 46-year career that culminated in managing the Nashville District’s Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Program, Flatt didn't just witness a technological revolution — she engineered her way through it.

  • Rangers complete readiness training, gear up for recreation season

    CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 17, 2026) – In preparation for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District hosted its annual Park Ranger Workshop March 10–12 at Chattanooga State Community College. More than 50 rangers representing 10 lakes headed to the Erlanger Health Science Center for critical instruction on wilderness first aid, visitor assistance, and encroachment management, ensuring they are fully equipped to handle the complexities of shoreline management, public engagement, and water safety this year.

  • Nashville District employees receive Star of Life Awards

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 6, 2026) – In a ceremony marked by gratitude and somber reflection, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District commander presented "Star of Life" awards yesterday to seven employees whose quick thinking and decisive actions saved lives at three Cumberland River dams in 2025.