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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Newest licensed professionals celebrated for National Engineers Week

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2025) – As part of National Engineers Week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recognized its newest licensed professionals yesterday by affixing nameplates onto the “Registered Professional Personnel” board as a record of achievement for all to see at the district headquarters.

  • J. Percy Priest Dam requires daily road closures March 9-13

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 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 March 9-13, 2026.

  • USACE team looks to provide emergency power to reopen Nashville schools

    A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers power team is assessing critical power needs at eight Nashville schools to reopen them after Winter Storm Fern. FEMA has tasked USACE with ensuring the schools have power and are safe for students to return. The team, which includes members from the USACE Tulsa District, the 249th Engineer Battalion, and a contractor, is conducting pre-installation inspections of backup generator systems and commercial power status. This mission is part of a larger national response to the winter storm, with USACE deploying teams to various locations along the Southeast and East Coast.

  • Public workshops set for Old Hickory Lake’s shoreline management plan update

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is holding two public workshops to seek input on the Old Hickory Lake Shoreline Management Plan update. The meetings will take place on Jan. 13, 2026, in Mt. Juliet and Jan. 14, 2026, in Gallatin. These workshops allow the public to propose improvements to the 2020 plan, with proposed changes including new requirements for community docks and shoreline erosion control methods. A draft of the plan is available for review, and the Corps is accepting public comments. Written comments must be submitted by Feb. 13, 2026, to be considered.

  • Nashville District Distinguished Civilian Award honors Jeff Ross

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 2, 2025) – Retiree Jeff Ross, who culminated a lengthy career as a regional technical specialist in support of the regional fleet within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division before retiring in 2022, received the Distinguished Civilian Award yesterday, highlighting exceptional achievements with the Nashville District.