18 Aug 2026

Nashville District marks 138 Years of infrastructure and service to the region

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 18, 2026) – With ceremonial refreshments and a tribute to over a century of regional impact, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District celebrated its 138th anniversary today, honoring its legacy of delivering engineering excellence to the region.

29 Jul 2026

Rebuilding History: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Completes Crucial Repairs to Vermilion Harbor Pier

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially completed repairs to the east pier in Vermilion, Ohio. By finishing the project faster than originally planned, the repair avoided impacting the city’s crucial summer beach and tourism season. This revitalized infrastructure restores essential protection for beachgoers, boaters, and local property, securing the long-term economic viability of the city’s harbor.

27 Jul 2026

Telle navigates infrastructure modernization strategy with TVA at Wilson Lock

FLORENCE, Ala. (July 27, 2026) – Aimed at strengthening the Tennessee River's vital commercial corridor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle toured Wilson Lock last week to review navigation operations and discuss collaborative infrastructure modernization strategies with the Tennessee Valley Authority.

10 Jun 2026

USACE river infrastructure paves the way for ODOT’s Brent Spence Bridge project

According to the Ohio Department of Transportation phrase "I'll believe it when I see it" has been used for more than 20 years to describe. the long-awaited Brent Spence Bridge corridor project being managed by the state agency Now, residents finally see progress. The arrival of the tugboat Elizabeth Ann and its heavy-lift crane barge has signaled the official start of construction for the $4.05 billion companion bridge project connecting Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky. A project the Louisville District helped support in an unexpected way.

3 Mar 2026

Mission Uninterrupted: How the Louisville District weathered the freeze

Last month, a widespread winter storm wreaked havoc across the region, bringing hazardous conditions, heavy ice and prolonged freezing temperatures to the Ohio River Basin. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District personnel worked around the clock to maintain safe and reliable operations despite the severe winter weather.

10 Feb 2026

USACE Pittsburgh District Receives National Award for Montgomery Lock Project Delivery

Enduring infrastructure is not built in a day – nor is it built by one person. It is built by a team that shares purpose, expertise, and trust, all working together towards a higher ambition.

12 Jan 2026

Century-Old Huron Pier Gets $3.5 Million Overhaul

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers first performed work at Huron Harbor in 1906, widening the pier from 120 feet to 180 feet to accommodate the larger vessels that drove industry and the local economy. Today, more than a century later, major repairs are underway to ensure the harbor continues to function safely and reliably.

2 Dec 2025

Nashville District Distinguished Civilian Award honors Jeff Ross

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 2, 2025) – Retiree Jeff Ross, who culminated a lengthy career as a regional technical specialist in support of the regional fleet within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division before retiring in 2022, received the Distinguished Civilian Award yesterday, highlighting exceptional achievements with the Nashville District.

13 Nov 2025

Wilson, Pickwick Lock teams receive Hedgehog Award for repair actions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2025) – Employees that supported back-to-back critical repair actions this past year at Wilson and Pickwick Locks received the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Hedgehog Award yesterday in recognition of their efforts to keep navigation moving on the Tennessee River.

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.