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  • Cordell Hull Dam Right Bank Tailwater Recreation Area closing for repairs in October

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close part of the Right Bank Tailwater Recreation Area below Cordell Hull Dam in mid-October 2025 for a rock bluff stabilization project, with construction expected to finish by January 2027. The closure affects the restroom near the dam, a parking area, and land-based fishing access, while other nearby amenities like the walking track, boat ramp, and playground will remain open. Visitors with shelter reservations are advised to contact the Resource Manager’s Office for assistance.

  • Volunteers needed at Nashville District lakes for National Public Lands Day events

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is recruiting volunteers for the 32nd Annual National Public Lands Day on Sept. 27, 2025, to help restore public lands along the Cumberland River and its tributaries. Volunteers will engage in various activities such as tree planting, cleanup, trail building, and habitat restoration at several lakes including Center Hill, Cheatham, and Dale Hollow. This nationwide event, focused on "Our Home Outdoors," is the largest volunteer-led restoration effort for public parks, forests, and recreational sites.

  • U.S. 127 road to close briefly at Wolf Creek Dam Sept. 15 and 18

    U.S. Highway 127 across Wolf Creek Dam will be closed on Sept. 15 and 18, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for crane operations related to spillway gate rehabilitation. Closures will be brief, with emergency and school traffic accommodated, and message boards will provide updates.

  • Lillydale Day Use Recreation Area closing for repairs

    ALLONS, Tenn. (Sept. 8, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that Lillydale Day Use Recreation Area, to include its picnic and swimming area on Dale Hollow Lake, is temporarily closing for maintenance and repairs starting Sept. 15, 2025. The closure is expected to last for several weeks.

  • Old Hickory Lock closure scheduled for Aug 27-28

    Old Hickory Lock will be closed to all navigation traffic from August 27–28, 2025, for scheduled maintenance to replace approximately 3,000 gallons of hydraulic oil in the gates and valve cylinders. Normal operations will resume on August 29, with daily hours from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.

  • First spillway gate removed at Center Hill Dam for replacement

    LANCASTER, Tenn. (July 28, 2025) – Work crews at Center Hill Dam removed the first of its massive spillway gates Saturday, a pivotal first step for an ongoing project to replace all eight original tainter gates and lifting equipment that have been in continuous operation since 1948.

  • First spillway gate removed at Wolf Creek Dam for replacement

    JAMESTOWN, Ky. (July 24, 2025) – Work crews at Wolf Creek Dam hit a major milestone yesterday, successfully removing the first of its massive spillway gates. This action signals the modernization of the dam's infrastructure, replacing all 10 original tainter gates and lifting equipment that have been in continuous operation since 1952.

  • Bell Road over J. Percy Priest Dam closing for inspection

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 9, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces Bell Road across J. Percy Priest Dam will temporarily close 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday from July 21, until Aug. 1, 2025. The roadway remains open on the weekend (Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27).

  • Fishing Creek campground at Lake Cumberland reopens

    Fishing Creek Campground at Lake Cumberland reopened June 30, 2025, offering first-come, first-served camping for the rest of the 2025 season, with no advance reservations. Significant repairs were completed, including replacing over 400 feet of old water line to improve service. Further water line repairs are planned after the season. Campers must pay for their sites upon arrival through Recreation.gov or its app.

  • Wilson Lock expected to reopen soon

    FLORENCE, Ala. (June 26, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District officials report that Wilson Lock at Tennessee River mile 259.4 is expected to reopen on or about June 30, 2025.