Nashville District Regulatory Division
Jurisdiction - Mississippi
The Nashville District administers regulatory authority in the northeastern corner of Mississippi, including select counties along the Tennessee River watershed. This area represents a small portion of the state and may involve overlap with other Corps districts depending on project location.
To understand how jurisdiction is determined, including what constitutes waters of the United States (WOTUS), visit the About Jurisdiction page.
The Nashville District Corps of Engineers exercises regulatory jurisdiction over the entire Cumberland River and portions of the Tennessee River watershed areas. A complete list of all streams subject to Corps regulatory authority is not available. However, listed below are all navigable waters of the United States over which the Nashville District currently exercises regulatory jurisdiction under the authority of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Inquiries concerning Department of the Army Permit requirements on tributary streams not listed below should be submitted on a case-by case basis to the Regulatory Branch. Regulatory jurisdiction for the portions of the Tennessee River watershed in Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia is administered by the Norfolk, Wilmington, and Savannah Corps Districts, respectively.
Cumberland River and Tributaries
Tennessee River and Tributaries
Conasauga River (The Conasauga River in Polk County, Tennessee, is considered navigable entirely within the state of Tennessee.)
Apply
All Department of the Army permit applications in the Nashville District's Mississippi jurisdiction must be submitted through the Regulatory Request System (RRS).
Begin Permit Application in RRS
Before You Apply
Not all work in or near water requires a permit. Use the RRS to determine whether a permit is needed, initiate pre-application discussions, and access relevant forms and guidance.
What You'll Need
- Project purpose and detailed description
- Maps and site drawings (plan view, cross-section)
- Wetland delineation and photos (if applicable)
- Avoidance and minimization narrative (if applicable)
Unable to use RRS?
Send all required information to NashvilleRegulatory@usace.army.mil. You may send us files too large for email, up to 8 GB in size, through the DoD SAFE (Secure Access File Exchange) site at https://safe.apps.mil/. Send us an email at NashvilleRegulatory@usace.army.mil to request an access code to use the DoD SAFE site for each set of documents you would like to send us. Include "drop-off request" in the subject line of the email. Do not send paper copies of documents sent to us electronically.
The RRS (Regulatory Request System) is the centralized source for all USACE-issued public notices nationwide.
View instructions to pay individual permit fees online. If you do not want to pay online; checks are still an option for your convenience! Please verify with your regulatory project manager whether a
Coordination Requirements
Certain projects may require coordination with state or federal agencies before a Department of the Army permit can be issued. Below are the most common coordination requirements for Mississippi.
Water Quality Certification (Section 401)
A Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) may be required for projects involving discharges into waters of the U.S.
Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Applicants must address potential impacts to federally listed species and their habitats. If necessary, the Nashville District will coordinate with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service during the review process.
Historic and Cultural Resources (NHPA Section 106)
Projects that may affect historic properties or tribal resources require consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Coordination with the Mississippi State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) may be required.
Section 408 Review
If your project impacts a Corps civil works project (such as a levee, dam, or navigation structure), additional authorization may be required under Section 408. For more information, visit the Section 408 Program page.
Compensatory Mitigation
If your project will result in unavoidable impacts to aquatic resources, compensatory mitigation may be required. Visit the About Mitigation page for more guidance.
Mitigation Guidance
Below are tools and templates to help with mitigation planning and documentation.
Acronyms are defined on first use.
Mitigation Fact Sheets
2008 Mitigation Rule Timeline
Financial Assurances
Long-Term Management
Site Protection
Watershed Approach
Contact
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Nashville District, Regulatory Division – Mississippi Inquiries
3701 Bell Road
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 369‑7500
Please leave a voicemail; we will return your call promptly.
NashvilleRegulatory@usace.army.mil