13 May 2021

NR 21-22: Old Hickory Lake beach closed due to high E.coli levels

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 13, 2021) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the immediate closure of Laguardo Day Use Beach at Old Hickory Lake in Lebanon, Tennessee, due to E.coli detected in the water. High water levels and geese are suspected to be the cause.

13 May 2021

NR 21-21: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lifts Old Hickory Lake water supply moratorium

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 13, 2021) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the lifting of the Old Hickory Lake water supply moratorium effective today.

3 May 2021

Army Corps of Engineers promotes water safety this summer season

Warmer weather is almost here and that means millions of Americans will be planning visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers. As the steward of many of these public waters, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and thoughtful activities in and around the water.

16 Apr 2021

NR 21-19: Cheatham Lock undergoing series of navigation closures

ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (April 16, 2021) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that Cheatham Lock at Cumberland River mile 148.6 is undergoing a series of closures from April 22 through July 23.

12 Apr 2021

NR 21-18: Public invited to participate in Operation Beautification

SOMERSET, Ky. (April 12, 2021) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District invites the public to participate in Operation Beautification around the entire Lake Cumberland Saturday, April 24, 2021.

31 Mar 2021

NR 21-17: Lake Cumberland campgrounds set to reopen for recreation season

SOMERSET, Ky. (March 31, 2021) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that campgrounds at Lake Cumberland in South Central Kentucky are set to reopen for the recreation season.

31 Mar 2021

NR 21-16: Nashville District campgrounds impacted in Cumberland River Basin

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 31, 2021) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville announces that high water at its lakes has impacted some campgrounds in the Cumberland River Basin that will delay their scheduled opening dates.

30 Mar 2021

NR 21-15: Closure of Center Hill Recreation Area begins evening of April 7

LANCASTER, Tenn. (March 30, 2021) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is closing Center Hill Lake Recreation Area, also known as Ike Park. The ramp, shelters, and restroom facilities are scheduled to be closed 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 7 through April 8, 2021 for a Corps of Engineers hosted event.

29 Mar 2021

NR 21-14: Public workshops scheduled for Martins Fork Lake Master Plan revision

SMITH, Ky. (March 29, 2021) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that Martins Fork Lake is sponsoring events April 28 to receive comments on the lake’s Master Plan revision. The public is invited to the Harlan Civic Center 6 to 8 p.m. to participate in a workshop. The staff is also available for an open house noon to 3 p.m. at the Resource Manager’s Office at the lake.

25 Mar 2021

NR 21-13: Lake Cumberland Visitor’s Center set to reopen

SOMERSET, Ky. (March 25, 2021) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the Lake Cumberland Visitor’s Center in Somerset, Kentucky, is reopening to visitors Thursday, April 1, 2021. The office previously only accepted visitors by appointment only as a precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19.