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.

13 Feb 2026

USACE awards Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project’s final contract

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2026) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the award of the Approach Wall and Decommissioning Contract yesterday to C.J. Mahan Construction Company LLC. This is the final contract to complete the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project at Tennessee River mile 471 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

8 Jan 2026

Cordell Hull Dam tailwater area closes for bluff stabilization project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins the next phase of a bluff scaling project at Cordell Hull Dam on Jan. 12, 2026, closing the tailwater restroom and fishing walkway for approximately one year. This project involves removing loose rock and vegetation from the bluff to mitigate public safety hazards. While these specific areas are closed, other facilities at the Right Bank Tailwater Recreation Area, including the boat ramp, playground, and picnic shelter, remain open. Officials anticipate the closed areas will reopen in January 2027 or as soon as the work is complete.

8 Jan 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces publication of 2026 nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the publication of the 2026 nationwide permits in the Federal Register. The 56 reissued and one new nationwide permit in the final action are necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

7 Jan 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces finalization of nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit will not be reissued.

6 Jan 2026

Public workshops set for Old Hickory Lake’s shoreline management plan update

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is holding two public workshops to seek input on the Old Hickory Lake Shoreline Management Plan update. The meetings will take place on Jan. 13, 2026, in Mt. Juliet and Jan. 14, 2026, in Gallatin. These workshops allow the public to propose improvements to the 2020 plan, with proposed changes including new requirements for community docks and shoreline erosion control methods. A draft of the plan is available for review, and the Corps is accepting public comments. Written comments must be submitted by Feb. 13, 2026, to be considered.

18 Dec 2025

Project partnership agreement signed to remove Peery’s Mill Dam

BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently signed a project partnership agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to remove the Peery’s Mill Dam from the Little River in Walland, Tennessee.

12 Dec 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers actively managing Cumberland Basin reservoirs for power generation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is lowering water levels at several lakes across the Cumberland River Basin, including Lake Cumberland, Dale Hollow, and Center Hill, more than is typical for this time of year. This action is necessary to increase hydropower generation to meet regional energy demands during an extreme cold forecast. While lowering lake levels is a normal part of winter operations, the public should expect more significant and rapid fluctuations over the next week. USACE is urging marina operators, boaters, and dock owners to monitor the changing conditions and secure their property.

12 Dec 2025

USACE Louisville, Nashville districts to co-host Regulatory Program Workshop

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District and Nashville District will co-host a free Regulatory Transformation Workshop on Tuesday, Jan 13 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (EDT) at the Seelbach Hilton Hotel, located at 500 S 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202. All partners, stakeholders and the public are invited to attend to learn more about the USACE Regulatory Program, including recent initiatives to improve the timeliness of permit decisions while ensuring the protection of important aquatic resources and navigation.