7 Feb 2025

USACE and community partners celebrate completion of Cadiz Playground Accessibility Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, in partnership with Cadiz-Trigg County Parks and Recreation and other local organizations, recently celebrated the completion of the Cadiz Playground and Accessibility Project at the Cadiz Recreation Area at Lake Barkley with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 7, 2025.

5 Feb 2025

USACE to host Site Visit for final contract of Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is hosting a Pre-Proposal Meeting and Site Visit on February 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST at Chickamauga Lock in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for the final construction contract of the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project. This event will allow potential prime and subcontractors to tour the project site, understand the scope of work, and explore opportunities for small business participation in areas such as electrical work, welding, and material movement. The final contract includes completing the new lock, removing the cofferdam, decommissioning the existing lock, and restoring the surrounding site—significantly improving navigation efficiency on the Tennessee River.

4 Feb 2025

Old Hickory Dam tailwater boat ramp temporarily closed for debris cleanup

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the tailwater launching ramp and fishing platform below Old Hickory Lock & Dam, in Old Hickory, Tenn., is closing on Wednesday, Feb. 12, for contract crews to remove debris and downed trees from the nature trail and surrounding areas after an EF2 tornado passed over the project in Dec. 2023.

23 Jan 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrates 2024 achievements in Nashville District

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District achieved significant milestones in 2024, with highlights including progress on the Kentucky Lock Addition and Chickamauga Lock Replacement projects, which advanced through key construction phases. The district's flood risk reduction efforts during Hurricanes Francine and Helene saved an estimated $186 million in damages, while hydropower facilities supplied 2.8 million megawatt-hours of clean energy to the region. Additionally, the district issued over 1,100 regulatory permits, hosted international collaborations with the Mekong River Commission and Rijkswaterstaat, and welcomed 23.2 million visitors to its lakes, showcasing its wide-ranging contributions to safety, sustainability, and regional development.

13 Jan 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee rescues kayaker on Caney Fork River

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee played a crucial role in rescuing a kayaker who capsized on the Caney Fork River near Center Hill Dam on Dec. 31, 2024. Kevin Salvilla, Natural Resource Program Manager at Center Hill Lake, responded to the distress call, ensuring the kayaker's safety in challenging conditions.

13 Jan 2025

Wilson Lock reopening now planned for June 2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has revised the timeline for completion of repairs to the main chamber of Wilson Lock near Florence, with reopening of the lock now estimated in June 2025.

3 Jan 2025

Shenango Soaring: Army Corps invites bird enthusiasts to fifth annual Eagle Fest

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District, in partnership with the Shenango River Watchers, will host the fifth annual Eagle Fest at Shenango River Lake, Jan. 11.

23 Dec 2024

Army Corps to collect Christmas trees at Tionesta Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will accept live evergreen Christmas trees at Tionesta Lake, which will be used for fish habitats, beginning Dec. 26.

13 Dec 2024

USACE Nashville District awards contracts for Old Hickory tornado recovery

Near the one-year anniversary of the EF-2 tornado that severely damaged Old Hickory Lock & Dam and the Rockland Recreation area on Dec. 9, 2023, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has awarded two contracts to rebuild and restore facilities affected by the tornado.

12 Dec 2024

MacArthur Lock closing for seasonal repair, maintenance

The Soo Locks’ MacArthur Lock will close for the Navigation Season to conduct seasonal repairs and maintenance on December 16, 2024. The Poe Lock will remain open until Jan. 15, 2025, or until commercial traffic ceases, whichever occurs first. The Soo Locks operating season is fixed by federal regulation (33 CFR 207.440). “The 800-foot-long MacArthur Lock, built in 1943, is now 81 years old; this maintenance period is critical to keeping the lock in operation during the shipping season,” Maintenance Branch Chief Nicholas Pettit said. The MacArthur Lock has seen 2,806 lockages and 5,170 passages (number of vessels) since opening April 24, 2024, to now, December 12, 2024.