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  • June

    Allen Malcomb earns USACE national Quality Professional of the Year award

    Allen Malcomb, chief of Quality Assurance for the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project, was honored as the USACE Quality Professional of the Year (Construction) for his leadership in ensuring high construction standards. He leads a team that reviews thousands of documents and inspections, ensuring safety, precision, and compliance in this critical infrastructure project. His efforts have significantly improved contractor accountability and fostered a strong quality control culture. Malcomb is also recognized for mentoring young engineers and emphasizing teamwork and continuous improvement.
  • May

    Nashville District highlights contracting opportunities at small business event

    On May 20, 2025, small businesses gathered at Tennessee State University for BIZGOV Connect, a networking event focused on entering government contracting. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District led a breakout session offering direct access to contracting officers and updates on upcoming federal opportunities. Over 20 organizations, including the SBA, Turner Construction, and Metro Nashville Procurement, shared insights and resources. Attendees learned how to navigate SAM.gov and leverage programs for women-, veteran-, and minority-owned businesses. Organizers emphasized continued support for small businesses and encouraged follow-up through local APEX and SBA offices.
  • Rangers recognized for exceptional service at USACE Nashville District

    On May 5, 2025, six Nashville District park rangers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers were honored for exceptional service. Four received commander’s coins for achievements in water safety, mentorship, data reporting, and outreach. Two received Civilian Service Achievement Medals for over a decade of voluntary training in self-defense and visitor assistance. Leaders praised their dedication to public safety and natural resource stewardship across the district’s 284 recreation areas, which serve over 22.7 million visitors annually.
  • March

    K-25 Interpretive Center construction completed through key partnership

    A key-turn ceremony between two federal agencies marked the completion of construction on the K-25 Interpretive Center, a significant milestone in preserving the Oak Ridge Reservation's history. The center will offer visitors a panoramic view of the historic Gaseous Diffusion Plant’s footprint for generations to come.
  • December

    USACE Chief of Engineers visits Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project

    Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham Jr., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commanding general and 56th chief of engineers, visited the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project Dec. 19 to meet with Nashville District leadership and staff, gain insight into the ongoing construction project, and observe operational processes firsthand.
  • Mekong and Mississippi River Commissions strengthen Sister Rivers partnership with Nashville District visit

    Delegates from the Mekong River Commission participated in the 12th Sister Rivers Partnership Exchange with the Mississippi River Commission, hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pacific Ocean Division, in Tennessee, Kentucky, and New York from Dec. 8–12, 2024. The exchange, part of the broader Mekong-U.S. Partnership, focused on sustainable water resource management, climate adaptation, hydropower, and flood control. Delegates toured critical infrastructure such as the Kentucky Lock and Dam and Nashville’s floodplain preservation efforts, emphasizing global collaboration in addressing complex water management challenges and fostering resilient river ecosystems.