20 Nov 2023

Real Estate Division Members Visit Middle Tennessee State University

Representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Real Estate Division visited Middle Tennessee State University’s Jones College of Business to talk to a class of real estate students about the Nashville District’s Real Estate program.

20 Nov 2023

Barkley Power Plant charged to safely generate hydroelectricity during rehabilitation

The team at the Barkley Dam Power Plant is generating hydroelectricity daily to provide green energy to the region but is also working to operate the plant safely while a hydropower unit is dismantled during a multi-year rehabilitation project that will encompass all four units.

7 Nov 2023

Headwaters Highlights: Shenango River Lake team works year-round to improve federal lands

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District constructed Shenango River Lake to reduce flooding, save lives and protect property. However, in the years since, the dam, reservoir and federal lands have become a major hotspot for outdoor recreation.

2 Nov 2023

Phosphorus Optimal Wetland Demonstration Project opens doors to educational opportunities 

On a warm and sunny day in September, sixth graders from three schools in Defiance, Ohio joined a team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, the City of Defiance, the Defiance Soil and Water Conservation District, General Motors, and the U.S. Geological Survey to experience a hands-on tour of the GLRI funded Phosphorus Optimal Wetland Demonstration Project (P-Optimal).  

27 Oct 2023

Commander announces trio of outstanding employees of the month

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District commander recently announced a trio of outstanding employees of the month, recognizing their positive impact to the organization and projects.

27 Oct 2023

Volunteers sow seeds of conservation on Gainesboro Tree Planting Day

GAINESBORO, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2023) - In a remarkable display of community unity and environmental stewardship, volunteers sowed the seeds of conservation on Gainesboro Tree Planting Day Oct. 20 at a six-acre plot of public land near the shoreline of Cordell Hull Lake.

24 Oct 2023

Employees share career crafts with students for Tennessee STEAM Festival

ANTIOCH, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2023) – Corps of Engineers employees representing a variety of career fields shared their crafts with students at Antioch Middle School last week during a sanctioned Tennessee STEAM Festival event. Hundreds of sixth, seventh and eighth graders observed demonstrations and presentations and took notes on the many opportunities to pursue careers that require studies focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

23 Oct 2023

USACE lauds Kentucky Lock Addition Project contractor for safety milestone

GRAND RIVERS, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2023) – Thalle Construction Company celebrated reaching 500,000 labor hours without a lost time accident in constructing a larger navigation lock on the Tennessee River. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recognized the remarkable milestone last week and thanked construction workers for their role in delivering a project of national significance.

18 Oct 2023

Year in Review: Pittsburgh District reflects on FY23 accomplishments

The Pittsburgh District had an unprecedented fiscal year in 2023, and we accomplished a tremendous amount of work for the region and the nation, thanks to our employees.

16 Oct 2023

Nashville District showcases projects to Army’s assistant secretary for Civil Works

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District showcased two of its mega construction projects on the Tennessee River and its hydropower rehabilitation efforts at Barkley Dam on the Cumberland River last week to the assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works.