3 Jul 2014

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.

15 May 2014

NR 14-011: Closure of Bell Road scheduled at J. Percy Priest Dam

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 15, 2014) – Bell Road is closing at J. Percy Priest Dam from 7 a.m. Monday through 5 p.m. Friday between June 2 and July 11 while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District replaces the spillway gate chains and performs routine maintenance, which is required every five years. The roadway will be open on weekends over the duration of the work.

14 May 2014

Nashville District garners teacher externship of the year award

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 14, 2014) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District and Academy of Science and Engineering at Stratford STEM Magnet High School garnered the Externship of the Year Award during the 2014 Academies of Nashville Awards hosted by the chamber of commerce May 12 at Rocketown on 4th Avenue.

13 May 2014

Emergency managers map out New Madrid earthquake preparedness

JACKSON, Tenn. (May 12, 2014) – Emergency management officials moved pictures and signs, much like game pieces on a large board game, on a 24-by-24 foot floor map of the New Madrid seismic zone May 8, 2014 at the National Guard Armory in Jackson, Tenn. The exercise simulated an emergency response in the event of a major earthquake.

6 May 2014

NR 14-008: Corps offers tours of Dale Hollow Lake Power Plant

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 6, 2014) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is offering the public free guided tours of the Dale Hollow Power Plant in Celina, Tenn. These are the first tours of the power plant since the Corps restricted visitations after 9-11. Not all portions of the dam will be accessible to the public due to safety concerns.

5 May 2014

Stratford STEM Magnet High School recognizes support of Nashville District

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 5, 2014) – Officials at Stratford STEM Magnet High School recognized the support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District during its “Student, Parent and Partner Success Celebration” held today at the school.

13 Jan 2014

NR 14-001: Public workshops for Old Hickory Lake’s Shoreline Management Plan update scheduled this week

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 13, 2014) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District at Old Hickory Lake is holding two Shoreline Management Plan Update public workshops this week. The first is Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gallatin High School in Gallatin, Tenn. The second is Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mt. Juliet High School in Mt. Juliet, Tenn.

19 Dec 2013

Hudson installed as SAME Nashville Post president

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2013)–The Nashville Post of the Society of American Military Engineers installed its new president today during an installation ceremony in the Tennessee Engineering Center at the Adventure Science Center.

12 Dec 2013

NR 13-051: Corps holding second public workshop for Harpeth River Feasibility Study

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 12, 2013) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is holding a public workshop regarding the Harpeth River Feasibility Study from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013 at the Harpeth Valley Elementary School cafeteria located at 7840 Learning Lane in Nashville, Tenn. This location is in the Bellevue area.

25 Nov 2013

Charrette helps Harpeth River Feasibility Study flow ahead ‘SMART’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 25, 2013) – The team responsible for conducting the Harpeth River Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study held a planning charrette Nov. 20-22 at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Headquarters to help the process flow forward as SMART as possible.