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  • June

    More than 500 kids recently participated in the annual Kids Fishing Rodeo at the Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery on June 10, 2023, in Celina, Tennessee.

    Hundreds of kids get hooked on stewardship at free fishing rodeo

    CELINA, Tenn. (June 30, 2023) – More than 500 kids recently participated in the annual Kids Fishing Rodeo at the Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery, an event aimed at encouraging children to fish and learn about natural resource stewardship.
  • Park Ranger Bradley Potts hands out water safety goodies to kids recreating at Cordell Hull Lake's Defeated Creek Recreation Area June 24, 2023, to encourage them to stay safe when swimming. Park rangers at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District lakes made 155,187 public contacts, conducted 1,431 vessel inspections, and supported more than 200 public outreach events in 2022 in support of water safety initiatives. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)

    Park rangers respond to drownings by promoting water safety

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 29, 2023) – Park rangers in Tennessee and Kentucky are stepping up efforts to promote water safety in lieu of 10 tragic drownings already this recreation season at Corps lakes in the Cumberland River Basin.

  • May

    Dale Hollow Lake has implemented a fishing line recycling program called The Reel In and Recycle Program. Receptacles are placed near launch ramps at Pleasant Grove, Lillydale, Willow Grove, and Obey River parks in Tennessee.

    Reel In and Recycle at Dale Hollow Lake

    CELINA, Tenn. (May 24, 2023) -The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Dale Hollow Lake has implemented a fishing line recycling program called The Reel In and Recycle Program. The program provides proper fishing line disposal locations for anglers on Dale Hollow Lake. Receptacles are placed near the launch ramps at Pleasant Grove, Lillydale, Willow Grove, and Obey River parks.

  • September

    Campers enthusiastically raise their hands volunteering to try on variously sized lifejackets from Park Ranger Bobby Bartlett’s water safety table, during water safety class at Dale Hollow Lake Trooper Island in Burkesville, Kentucky.

    Nashville District Park Rangers share water safety with the youth at Dale Hollow Lake Trooper Island

    Burkesville, Ky. (Sept. 19, 2022)— It has been a long-standing tradition at Dale Hollow Lake for park rangers to share the importance of water safety with young campers visiting Trooper Island Youth Camp on Dale Hollow Lake.

  • August

    Mid-Cumberland Area Operation Manager Terrell Stoves presents Dale Hollow State Park Marina General Manager Glen Stone the Clean Marina flag, with the help of Clean Marina Coordinator and Dale Hollow Park Ranger Sondra Carmen, and Nashville District Commander Lt. Col. Joseph Sahl. The Clean Marina ceremony was held Aug. 6, 2022, at The Dale Hollow State Park Marina in Burkesville, Kentucky.

    Dale Hollow State Park Marina earns Clean Marina Award

    BURKESVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 11, 2022)– The Dale Hollow State Park Marina was presented a ‘Clean Marina’ certification flag by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District during a ceremony held at the marina in Burkesville, Kentucky, on August 6.

  • May

    Overview of Martins Fork Lake, located in Harlan County, Kentucky.

    It’s finally here! Nashville District kicks off 2022 recreation season

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 26, 2022) – The Nashville District officially kicks off the recreation season Memorial Day weekend. Visitors to the district’s recreation areas will notice a few changes, updates, and attractions enhancing the recreation experience.

  • December

    Environmental Protection Specialist Phillip Harrell, Realty Specialist Duane Bryson, Willow Grove Marina Manager Michael Maxwell, Willow Grove Marina employee Blake Ledbetter, Willow Grove Marina owner Mickey Ledbetter, Dale Hollow Lake Park Ranger Sondra Carmen, Biologist Daniel Clark, and Realty Specialist Lori Neubert pose proudly with the Clean Marina flag Nov. 29, 2021 to celebrate Willow Grove Marina’s recertification in the Clean Marina Program at Dale Hollow Lake in Celina, Tennessee.

    Willow Grove Marina celebrates 15 years as Clean Marina

    ALLONS, Tenn. (Dec. 15, 2021) – The first Clean Marina flag to fly over any marina in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District and Cumberland River Basin was at Willow Grove Marina located on Dale Hollow Lake in Clay County, Tennessee.  Fifteen years later, with long-term family and staff carrying on the effort, Willow Grove Marina completed its recertification as a Clean Marina for a third cycle.
  • Dale Hollow Lake

    Start planning for the 2022 camping season now

    The 2022 recreational camping and fee schedule is live on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s webpage. Recreation enthusiasts can find up-to-date information about site amenities such as: electric hookups, fees, dates of operation, visitor fees and contact numbers for all 25 campgrounds within the district.

  • May

    Sarah Pedrick, biologist in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Water Management Section, and Mark Campbell, hydrologist, put a water quality instrument into the tailwater of the Stones River below J. Percy Priest Dam in Nashville, Tennessee April 27, 2021 while verifying the accuracy following recent calibrations. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)

    Water Management assesses water quality in Cumberland River Basin

    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.

  • December

    The Weather Channel National News Correspondent Justin Michaels interviews Anthony Rodino, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Water Management Section chief, from Old Hickory Dam at Cumberland River mile 216.2 as the dam discharges water at a rate of 102,000 cubic feet per second Feb. 27, 2019 in Old Hickory, Tennessee. Rodino is featured in a new educational video that highlights how the Nashville District manages water in the Cumberland River Basin. (USACE photo by Lee Roberts)

    Video highlights water management in Cumberland River Basin

    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.

  • June

    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 day use recreation areas within the Cumberland River Basin in Tennessee June 12, 2020. This is the swim beach at Anderson Road Recreation Areas at J. Percy Priest Lake in Nashville, Tennessee, June 9, 2020. (USACE photo by Lee Roberts)

    Nashville District beaches, picnic shelters in Tennessee reopening June 12

    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.

  • May

    Boats are docked in their slips May 19, 2020 at Cherokee Steakhouse, Marina and Campground on the shoreline of Old Hickory Lake in Lebanon, Tennessee. Marinas in the Cumberland River Basin, including at this location, were granted 90 days of rent abatement from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District during these times of uncertainty, which allows the marinas to utilize their on-hand cash to keep their businesses operational while sustaining impacts caused by COVID-19. (USACE photo by Lee Roberts)

    Rent abatement gives marina operators collective sigh of relief

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 20, 2020) – Rent abatement at all leased recreation facilities in the Cumberland River Basin will potentially allow marinas to retain an estimated $750,000 to help stay afloat as revenues decline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 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’s corps-managed campgrounds in Kentucky will reopen June 11 in alignment with Kentucky’s Phase 2 reopening plan. This is a campsite at Lock C Campground on the shoreline of Cheatham Lake in Ashland City, Tennessee, during a past recreation season. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)

    Nashville District opening campgrounds, recreation areas in June

    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.
  • 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. This is the sign for Cages Bend Campground at Old Hickory Lake. (USACE photo by Lee Roberts)

    Nashville District extends campgrounds closure through end of May

    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.

  • March

    As America confronts the challenges of COVID-19, protecting the health and safety of the recreating public, volunteers and our government personnel is our highest priority. (USACE photo by Park Ranger Dean Austin)

    Protecting recreating public, government personnel driving force behind closures due to COVID-19

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 20, 2020) -- As America confronts the challenges of COVID-19, protecting the health and safety of the recreating public, volunteers and our government personnel is our highest priority. To further protect against the spread of the COVID-19 virus, all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers managed campgrounds will remain closed or immediately begin an orderly shutdown.
  • In the interest of public safety, and in accordance with Center for Disease Control recommendations, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is taking the following precautionary measures to assist public health efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Defeated Creek Campground is the only campground in Defeated, Tennessee, on the shoreline of Cordell Hull Lake is the only campground in the Nashville District that has already opened. It will close until further notice March 23, 2020. (USACE photo by Ashley Webster)

    Nashville District provides update for 2020 recreation season

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 19, 2020) – In the interest of public safety, and in accordance with Center for Disease Control recommendations, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is taking the following precautionary measures to assist public health efforts  to contain the spread of COVID-19.

  • January

    Photo by Mark Rankin

    Eagle watchers flock to Dale Hollow Lake for annual tour

    CELINA, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2020) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District rangers and staff at Dale Hollow lake hosted a free Eagle Watch Tour on Jan. 18, and Jan. 25, where bird enthusiasts witnessed the majestic beauty of the nation’s symbol.
  • USACE photo by Mark Rankin

    Park Rangers promote water safety at Nashville Boat Show

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2020) – Avid boaters and outdoors enthusiasts stopped in at the Nashville Boat Show at the Music City Center in hopes of checking off their list of preseason to-dos, and preparing for the start of the fishing season with a little help from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park rangers.

  • July

    (USACE photo by Mark Rankin)

    Park rangers emphasize ‘water safety’ at Wilderness Day Camp

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 26, 2019) – Park rangers at Dale Hollow Lake recently teamed up with partner agencies to emphasize the importance of water safety with youngsters attending the Seventh Annual Wilderness Day Camp along the Obey River below Dale Hollow Dam in Celina, Tenn.
  • (USACE photo by Mark Rankin)

    Leftwich named employee of the Month for May 2019

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (JULY. 15, 2019) – Matt Leftwich, project facilities manager at Dale Hollow Lake, Operations Division in Celina, Tenn., is the Nashville District Employee of the Month for May 2019.