20 May 2026

Center Hill Dam road closure scheduled for May 28

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is closing State Highway 141/96 at Center Hill Dam on Thursday, May 28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow crews to safely move heavy equipment for spillway gate replacements. The closure facilitates the ongoing rehabilitation of spillway gates to upgrade flood risk and water management infrastructure within the Cumberland River Basin.

20 May 2026

Dale Hollow Lake recertifies ‘Clean Marinas’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May. 20, 2026) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that officials recertified Willow Grove Resort & Marina and Sunset Marina and Resort as “Clean Marinas” last week at Dale Hollow Lake.

19 May 2026

Maintenance on J. Percy Priest Dam requires road closures

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May. 19, 2026) – 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 June 1 until July 31, 2026.

8 May 2026

USACE terminates Chickamauga Lock Chamber Contract

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 8, 2026) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nashville District terminated the lock chamber contract with Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. (SCCI), at the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tennessee, effective today. This decisive action is necessary to get the project back on track and protect taxpayer dollars.

24 Apr 2026

Nashville District announces bilingual safety displays at J. Percy Priest Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District posted 18 bilingual safety displays at popular recreational areas around J. Percy Priest Lake. Available in both English and Spanish, the signs provide essential water safety information, general lake rules, and life jacket guidance to better serve the community. This initiative bridges communication gaps, ensuring a diverse range of visitors can clearly understand critical safety protocols. Ultimately, the effort reinforces the district's top priority of keeping the public safe by encouraging everyone to stay alert and consistently wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets while on the water.

21 Apr 2026

USACE Nashville District manages low lake levels despite ongoing drought

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is executing minimum water releases across the Cumberland River Basin to mitigate low lake elevations caused by a lack of spring rainfall. Water managers are balancing the need to retain water for summer pool levels while meeting hydropower and navigation requirements. Starting in May, decreased hydropower demands will allow the district to reduce water releases by 30% to slow the rate of falling lake levels. Major reservoirs, including Wolf Creek, Dale Hollow, Center Hill and J. Percy Priest, are currently at their lowest mid-April elevations in years. The district advises boaters to exercise caution as lower water levels expose hazards like rocks and snags. Boaters should stay within designated channels and always wear a life jacket.

15 Apr 2026

USACE Nashville District seeks public input on Pigeon River Flood Study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, invites the public to a meeting on Wednesday, May 6, at Waynesville Town Hall to share ideas for the Pigeon River Flood Risk Management Study. This multi-year study, conducted in partnership with the towns of Canton, Clyde, and Waynesville, as well as Haywood County and the Southwestern Commission, seeks to identify effective solutions to reduce flood risk and improve community resilience. All community members are encouraged to attend and share their firsthand accounts of flooding to help find the best way to protect homes, businesses, and public safety in the watershed.

19 Mar 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program. Nationwide permits authorize activities that are similar in nature and cause no more than minimal adverse environmental impacts to jurisdictional aquatic resources separately or on a cumulative basis. Activities range from work associated with aids to navigation and utility lines to residential developments and maintenance activities.

25 Feb 2026

J. Percy Priest Dam requires daily road closures March 9-13

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2026) – 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 March 9-13, 2026.

23 Feb 2026

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces 'Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork' initiative for Army’s Civil Works Program

WASHINGTON (Feb. 23, 2026) – Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced today a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program.