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    Corps of Engineers life jacket loaner program looks to keep boaters safe at J. Percy Priest Lake

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 30, 2011) –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District Park Rangers and staff located at J. Percy Priest Lake are continuing their campaign to enhance, enlighten and help keep kids safe while visiting the lake by participating in the Boat U.S. Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program for Kids.
  • Maj. Gen. John W. Peabody, commander of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, passes the Nashville District colors to Lt. Col. James A. DeLapp who became the 62nd commander during a ceremony June 24, 2011 at the Grand Masonic Lodge in Nashville, Tenn.(USACE photo by Mark Rankin)

    DeLapp takes command of Nashville District

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 24, 2011) – Lt. Col. James A. DeLapp became the 62nd commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District in a Command of Command ceremony today at the Grand Masonic Lodge in Nashville, Tenn.
  • Workers brave harsh conditions and a hazardous work environment to complete much needed repairs on the spill gate chains. A temporary barrier holds back the high pressure and water from coming into contact with the gate while they perform maintenance. (USACE photo by Michael Rivera)

    Barkley Dam improvement linked to new spill gate chains

    KUTTAWA, Ky. (June 16, 2011) – The horizon atop Barkley Dam features recreational activity and the intriguing contours of the lake. Conversely, the view straight down over the rails is steeped with motion as a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District work crew is installing and inspecting the dam’s new spill gate chains.
  • Park Ranger Robert Davis helps Aniya Young (Left), 8, and Unique Henderson, 10, with their fishing poles during a fishing rodeo held June 14, 2011 at Cook Recreation Area located at J. Percy Priest Lake in Hermitage, Tenn. The kids from the Hermitage Community Center enjoyed a day of fishing and learned about water safety. (USACE photo by Michael Rivera)

    Park rangers hook up underprivileged kids at J. Percy Priest Lake Fishing Rodeo

    HERMITAGE, Tenn. (June 14, 2011) – Park rangers at J. Percy Priest Lake cast underprivileged children to participate in a fishing rodeo here today. More than 20 inner-city kids in the area jumped at the chance to get hooked up with rods, reels, bait and all the tools necessary to fish.
  • Ashley Eden, 11, from Hendersonville, Tenn., holds her prized catch of the day during the fishing rodeo, which lured hundreds of anxious and excited kids away from their video games and televisions June 11, 2011.

    Fishing rodeo lures kids to Old Hickory Lake

    HENDERSONVILLE, TENN. (June 11, 2011) — A fishing rodeo here today at Old Hickory Lake lured hundreds of anxious and excited kids away from their video games and televisions.
  • April Smith, president of Mitchell Creek Marina in Allons, Tenn., comments at the end of a "Clean Marina" dedication ceremony June 3, 2011. Her father and owner of the marina, Doug Smith, stands at her side. (USACE photo by Lee Roberts)

    Mitchell Creek Marina achieves 'Clean Marina' status

    Allons, Tenn. (June 3, 2011) – Mitchell Creek Marina here on Dale Hollow Lake raised the “Clean Marina” flag today during a dedication ceremony recognizing the marina’s voluntary efforts to reduce water pollution and erosion in the Cumberland River watershed, and for promoting environmentally responsible marina and boating practices.

  • Temple tours Lake Barkley and flooded areas in Kentucky

    KUTTAWA, Ky. (June 2, 2011) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District Commander, Lt. Col. Anthony Mitchell welcomed the (acting) U.S. Army Chief of Engineers and Commanding General, Maj. Gen Merdith W. B. (Bo) Temple to Kentucky for a tour of the Lock, the Lake Barkley Dam and Power plant, the town of Smithland and various flood protection barriers, structures and pumping stations along the levees in Paducah, Ky. Temple also took the opportunity to observe firsthand the progress that the Nashville District is making on several major projects at the Kentucky Lock.