22 Sep 2025

Army Fellows Program Builds USACE’s Next Generation of Leaders

For students graduating college, choosing the right first job is a difficult decision, often seen as a trajectory-setting step for an entire career. But for a select group of new employees in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District, a first job has become a transformative experience, helping them up to find their ideal fit and become leaders in the organization.

15 Sep 2025

Rare historic footage surfaces of 1961 Wheeler Lock collapse

ROGERSVILLE, Ala. (Sept. 15, 2025) – A forgotten piece of motion picture history recently surfaced from a retired U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operations manager for the Tennessee River. Jim Davis, who served in the Nashville District from 1968 to 2014, discovered an old Kodachrome movie in his family’s possession containing unseen footage of the wall collapse at Wheeler Lock in 1961.

19 Aug 2025

USACE Buffalo District Engineer Achieves PE Milestone, Employee of the Year Recognition

In the demanding world of engineering, where precision, expertise, and perseverance define success, one professional’s recent accomplishments stand out as a testament to dedication and ambition. Having recently passed the notoriously challenging Professional Engineer (PE) Exam and earning the prestigious title of Distinguished Employee of the Year, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Civil Engineer Josh Reddick offers insight into what it truly takes to excel in the field.

28 Jul 2025

Stemming the Spread: Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Works to Control Hydrilla in the Great Lakes Basin

The shimmering waters of the Great Lakes and their connecting channels are iconic, providing recreation, commerce, and vital ecosystems. But beneath the surface, an aggressive invader threatens this beauty: Hydrilla. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, is leading a multi-faceted effort to control this invasive aquatic plant and protect the health of the Great Lakes Basin ecosystem and the communities that depend on it.

3 Jul 2025

Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Uses Virtual Learning to Certify Record Number of Contractors for Quality Construction

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of contractors getting their construction quality management certification from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has skyrocketed. A simple change expanded the way the certification course has been offered in the last five years, leading to hundreds more contractors being educated on USACE policies and procedures – a tool they use to successfully deliver high-quality projects alongside the agency’s team members.

18 Jun 2025

Guandique becomes 69th commander of Nashville District

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 18, 2025) – Lt. Col. Guillermo J. Guandique took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District today during a change of command ceremony at the Tennessee Grand Lodge. He becomes the 69th commander of the “twin rivers” district, commonly referred to as the jewel of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division.

3 Jun 2025

Cumberland River intertwined with story of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 3, 2025) – The steady flow of the Cumberland River is intertwined with the story of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As the Army and USACE mark a quarter-millennium of service this month, it’s fitting to highlight the Nashville District’s enduring legacy in shaping the landscape of the region, reducing flood risk, powering communities, establishing navigation, promoting safe recreation, and stewarding natural resources.

15 May 2025

Regulatory team receives Hedgehog Award for Hurricane Helene permitting actions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 15, 2025) – The Regulatory Division Hurricane Helene Rapid Response Permitting Team received the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Hedgehog Award yesterday in recognition of outstanding dedication and professionalism in processing more than 200 emergency permit applications following Hurricane Helene.

24 Apr 2025

Strategic communicator recognized for effectively publicizing dam operations

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 24, 2025) – A proactive strategic communicator and storyteller in Public Affairs is being recognized for effectively publicizing water management operations at dams throughout the Cumberland River Basin during recent high-water events impacting middle Tennessee and western Kentucky.

1 Apr 2025

Congressman responsible for improving water resources infrastructure visits locks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 1, 2025) – Whether or not the Corps of Engineers constructs a brand-new navigation lock or operates and maintains one well into its designed lifespan, these critical infrastructure projects require significant appropriations and receive a great deal of Congressional interest and oversight.