Nashville District News

Storage reservoirs reliable source of water supply

Lee Roberts — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:51:41 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 30, 2022) – The system of dams and reservoirs in the Cumberland River Basin provide flood risk reduction, hydropower generation, navigation channels, and recreation benefits. It also provides a reliable water supply source for over 70 municipal and industrial users, as well as hundreds of private users.

Delnora asks music fans to wear life jackets at Corps Lakes

Lee Roberts — Thu, 26 May 2022 17:07:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 26, 2022) – In a public service announcement featuring her new song “Thankful,” singer and songwriter Delnora Reed is encouraging music fans to wear a life jacket when recreating and boating, which is the number one thing anyone can do to stay safe on the water.

Planning for possibility of falling in cold water a life saver

Lee Roberts — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:17:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 16, 2021) – While no one plans on falling into cold water when visiting a Corps lake, planning for the possibility could be a life saver!

Nashville District works on relationship building with marina stakeholders

Lee Roberts — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Nov. 17, 2021) – A Corps of Engineers team met with marina concessionaires today to provide updates on programs and processes and to build a better working relationship with open and transparent communication during the Kentucky and Tennessee Marina Associations’ 2021 Annual Meeting at the Sloan Convention Center.

Sahl becomes 67th commander of Nashville District

Lee Roberts — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 20:28:36 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 1, 2021) – Lt. Col. Joe M. Sahl took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District today during a change of command ceremony at the Tennessee National Guard Armory. He becomes the 67th commander of the “twin rivers” district, commonly referred to as the jewel of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division.

Nashville District dams saved $1.8 billion in March flooding

Lee Roberts — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:31:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 15, 2021) – The 10 dams operated by the Corps of Engineers in the Cumberland River Basin prevented an estimated $1.8 billion of flood damages during the late March flood event in the region.

Barkley Powerplant transforms its switchyard

Lee Roberts — Thu, 20 May 2021 15:47:22 GMT

KUTTAWA, Ky. (May 20, 2021) – The Barkley Powerplant is transforming its switchyard with the delivery of two 90-ton transformers Wednesday via a barge on the Cumberland River.

Water Management assesses water quality in Cumberland River Basin

Lee Roberts — Wed, 05 May 2021 17:51:26 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 5, 2021) – The Water Quality Team, a component of the Water Management Section within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, routinely collects water quality information at the 10 reservoir projects in the Cumberland River Basin.

Video highlights water management in Cumberland River Basin

Lee Roberts — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 15:27:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2020) – The public is invited to watch a newly released video that highlights how water is managed in the Cumberland River Basin in support of flood risk management, commercial navigation, hydropower production, water supply, environmental stewardship, and recreational opportunities.

Lake Barkley park ranger garners interpretive excellence award

Lee Roberts — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 20:11:04 GMT

GRAND RIVERS, Ky. (Sept. 8, 2020) – A Lake Barkley park ranger recently garnered the 2020 Interpretive Excellence Award from the commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division.

Deputy commander promoted to lieutenant colonel

Mark Rankin — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:37:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 28, 2020) – The deputy commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District received a promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel today during a ceremony at the district’s headquarters that was also seen virtually via WebEx.

Wigner named Nashville District Employee of the Month for June 2020

Mark Rankin — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 23:05:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 21, 2020) – Ryan Wigner, civil engineer in the Water Resources Section within the Engineering and Construction Division, is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District employee of the month for June 2020.

Brady named Nashville District Employee of the Month for May 2020

Daniel Barrios — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 16:00:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 26, 2020) Shane Brady, a natural resource specialist and park ranger at the Lake Barkley Resource Manager's Office is the Nashville District Employee of the Month for May 2020.

Nashville District reopening beaches, picnic shelters in Kentucky June 29

DoD News — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 20:51:13 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 23, 2020) – As part of a phased approach for reopening recreation facilities following COVID-19 closures, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is opening additional Corps-managed day use recreation areas and amenities within the Cumberland River Basin in Kentucky June 29, 2020.

Nashville District beaches, picnic shelters in Tennessee reopening June 12

DoD News — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 19:04:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 10, 2020) – As part of a phased approach for reopening recreation facilities following COVID-19 closures, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is opening additional Corps-managed day use recreation areas and amenities on June 12, 2020.

Nashville District opening campgrounds, recreation areas in June

DoD News — Thu, 14 May 2020 20:44:41 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 14, 2020) – As part of a phased approach for reopening facilities as part of its COVID-19 reopening plan, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is opening its corps-managed campgrounds within the Cumberland River Basin in Tennessee June 1, 2020.

Nashville District extends campgrounds closure through end of May

DoD News — Thu, 07 May 2020 13:45:50 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 7, 2020) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is extending its closure of 25 Corps-managed campgrounds within the Cumberland River Basin in Kentucky and Tennessee through at least May 31 in the interest of public safety due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Richardson named Nashville District Employee of the Month for March 2020

Daniel Barrios — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 14:31:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 24, 2020) Lockmaster Cory Richardson at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District assigned to the Chickamauga Lock near Chattanooga Tenn., is the employee of the month for March 2020.

Earth Day 2020 focuses on climate action for 50th Anniversary

Lee Roberts — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:49:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 21, 2020) – The first Earth Day in 1970 launched the modern environmental movement, and is now recognized as the planet’s largest civic event. On the event’s 50th Anniversary April 22, 2020, the theme is climate action. ate action.

Griffin named Nashville District Employee of the Month for February 2020

By Mark Rankin — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March. 31, 2020) – Zach Griffin, junior level structural engineer in the Engineering and Construction Division, Structural Section, is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District employee of the month for February 2020.