30 Sep 2021

NR 21-33: Virtual public meeting set Oct. 6, 2021 on public-private partnership at Cook Recreation Area

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2021) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is holding a virtual public meeting 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021 to share information about the proposed public-private partnership at Cook Recreation Area on the shoreline of J. Percy Priest Lake in Hermitage, Tennessee.

21 Sep 2021

NR 21-32: Public invited to participate in Fall Lake Cumberland Cleanup, National Public Lands Day

SOMERSET, Ky. (Sept. 21, 2021) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District invites the public to participate in the Fall Lake Cumberland Cleanup Saturday, September 25th, 2021 on National Public Lands Day.

9 Sep 2021

NR 21-31: Corps of Engineers soliciting proposals for development of Cook Recreation Area at J. Percy Priest Lake

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2021) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is soliciting proposals for operation and maintenance of multipurpose recreational facilities, which include a campground and related facilities and services at the Cook Recreation Area on J. Percy Priest Lake in Hermitage, Tennessee. Proposals will be accepted through Jan. 10, 2022.

29 Jul 2021

NR 21-30: Bell Road over J. Percy Priest Dam closed to traffic Aug. 6

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 29, 2021) – Bell Road is closing at J. Percy Priest Dam from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District conducts a bridge inspection.

19 Jul 2021

NR 21-29: Dale Hollow Dam Road closing for scheduled maintenance

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 19, 2021) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces Dale Hollow Dam Road at the dam in Celina, Tennessee, is closing to all traffic 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021, while personnel perform scheduled maintenance on the unit head gates. Due to the extensive nature of this work, there is no scheduled date for re-opening the roadway. However, the work is expected to take more than a month to complete.

16 Jun 2021

NR 21-28: Rockland Recreation Area closing for special event

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 16, 2021) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that Rockland Recreation Area at Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tennessee, is closing for a special event Saturday, June 19, 2021.

15 Jun 2021

NR 21-27: Nashville District dams saved $1.8 billion in March flooding

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.

11 Jun 2021

Peeples takes command of Great Lakes and Ohio River Division

CINCINNATI, Ohio (June 11, 2021) -- Col. Kimberly A. Peeples took command of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division today during a ceremony presided over by Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, 55th chief of engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

11 Jun 2021

NR 21-26: Laurel River Lake reopens Spillway Beach for swimming

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 11, 2021) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that Spillway Beach at Laurel River Lake, Kentucky, is reopening today for swimming.

4 Jun 2021

NR 21-25: Laurel River Lake beach closed due to high E.coli levels

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 4, 2021) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the immediate closure of Spillway Beach at Laurel River Lake in London, Kentucky, due to E.coli detected in the water. High water levels and geese are suspected to be the cause.