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.

25 Apr 2025

Old Hickory Beach traffic pattern changes May 1

OLD HICKORY, Tenn. (April 25, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is implementing a new traffic plan beginning May 1 for the Old Hickory Beach Day Use Area at Old Hickory Lake. The park staff plans to use a new fee both location and roundabout to better manage traffic flow at the intersection of Burnett Road and the beach and shelter area.

10 Mar 2025

Corps of Engineers approves lease for construction of Foxland Harbor Marina

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District signed a lease agreement on March 6 for the proposed construction of Foxland Harbor Marina at Old Hickory Lake in Gallatin, Tennessee.

20 Sep 2024

Old Hickory Lake provides updates of interest to public

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2024) – The staff at Old Hickory Lake is providing several updates of interest to the public, including the status of phone service, and the latest information regarding the recovery at Rockland Recreation Area.

22 May 2024

USACE reopens Rockland Recreation Area launch ramp in time for summer recreation season

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 22, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is pleased to announce the full restoration and reopening of the Rockland Recreation Area launch ramp at Old Hickory Lake, marking a significant milestone in recovery efforts following the closure caused by an EF3 tornado Dec. 9, 2023.

25 Oct 2023

NR 23-40: Corps reminds public of brief drawdown of Old Hickory Lake

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District reminds the public of a previously announced brief drawdown of Old Hickory Lake from late October through late November to assess the condition of the shoreline adjacent to Corps operated recreation areas, as well as perform maintenance in recreation areas.

1 Aug 2023

NR 23-25: Corps announces brief drawdown of Old Hickory Lake

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 1, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces a brief drawdown of Old Hickory Lake from late October through late November to assess the condition of the shoreline adjacent to Corps operated recreation areas, as well as perform maintenance in recreation areas.

21 Jul 2023

NR 23-20: Old Hickory Lake’s Shutes Branch Recreation Area partially closed July 24 -26

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 21, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces partial closure of Shutes Branch Recreation Area July 24 - 26, 2023, for parking lot maintenance and re-striping.

24 Apr 2023

Nashville District accepting lease applications for proposed new marina at Old Hickory Lake

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 24, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is soliciting proposals for development and operation of a new commercial concession marina at Old Hickory Lake.

24 Apr 2023

NR 23-10: Nashville District accepting lease applications for proposed new marina at Old Hickory Lake

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 24, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is soliciting proposals for development and operation of a new commercial concession marina at Old Hickory Lake.