A tour group watches water spray into the tailwater
A tour group watches water spray into the tailwater at J. Percy Priest Dam during a public tour as part of the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir in Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 2018. The spray... More
These are the hydropower units at the Cheatham Dam
These are the hydropower units at the Cheatham Dam Power House in Charlotte, Tenn., during a public tour May 26, 2012.
Park rangers Kayl Kite (far left), and Charlotte Stenger
Park rangers Kayl Kite (far left), and Charlotte Stenger (far right), prepare to board a bus with this tour group after visiting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Lake Barkley Power Plant Ju... More
The Motor Vessel Mississippi is docked at Ross's Landing
The Motor Vessel Mississippi is docked at Ross's Landing in Chattanooga, Tenn., Aug. 7, 2015. The M/V Mississippi spends more than 90 percent of its time as a working towboat, moving barges, equipment and suppl... More
Corps offers guided tours of Center Hill Dam Power Plant
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is offering the public free guided tours this summer of the Center Hill Dam Power Plant located at the dam in Lancaster, Tenn. Approximately one and a half ho... More
Park Ranger Brian Mangrum (Left), U.S. Army Corps of
Park Ranger Brian Mangrum (Left), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Cheatham Lake, shares information about Cheatham Lake with a tour group at the Cheatham Dam Power House in Charlotte, Tenn., May 26, 2012.
Tim Dunn, right, operations project manager for the
Tim Dunn, right, operations project manager for the mid-Cumberland area, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, explains why the Corps is having guided tours of the Center Hill Lake power plant during... More
Chuck Ogle, Center Hill power plant superintendent,
Chuck Ogle, Center Hill power plant superintendent, briefs visitors, July 21, 2012, prior to the first tour of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District facility since Sept. 11, 2001.
Stephen Gambrell, executive assistant for the U.S.
Stephen Gambrell, executive assistant for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley Division, welcomes distinguished guests onboard the Motor Vessel Mississippi Aug. 8, 2015, involved in a stakeholder... More
Brig. Gen. Richard G. Kaiser (Left), U.S. Army Corps
Brig. Gen. Richard G. Kaiser (Left), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division commander, speaks with Jeff Lewis, field representative for Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander, during a stakeho... More
Several people watch water spray into the tailwater
Several people watch water spray into the tailwater at J. Percy Priest Dam during a public tour as part of the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir in Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 2018. (USACE Ph... More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District personnel
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District personnel begin a public tour of the Cheatham Dam Power House May 26, 2012.
Walker Mohon (Left) welcomes visitors to the engine
Walker Mohon (Left) welcomes visitors to the engine room of the Motor Vessel Mississippi during a public tour of the vessel docked at Ross's Landing in Chattanooga, Tenn., Aug. 7, 2015. The M/V Mississippi spen... More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Cheatham
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Cheatham Lake personnel hold historical photos for a tour group at the Cheatham Dam Power House in Charlotte, Tenn., May 26, 2012.
Visitors look at displays about the U.S. Army Corps
Visitors look at displays about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division and Tennessee Valley Authority onboard the Motor Vessel Mississippi during a public tour ... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Joseph A. Caneco (center background)
U.S. Navy Lt. Joseph A. Caneco (center background) the public affairs officer of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, reviews the capabilities of an EA-18G Growler aircraft while leading a tour for guests with... More
Jimmy Waddle (Center), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Jimmy Waddle (Center), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Engineering and Construction Division chief, encourages a couple to board the Motor Vessel Mississippi to enjoy a public tour of the vessel... More
Visitors in left background observe one fuel barge
Visitors in left background observe one fuel barge easing alongside another to pass through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Lake Barkley Lock together June 23, 2012. Public access to this ... More
Park Ranger Charlotte Stenger at Lake Barkley is a
Park Ranger Charlotte Stenger at Lake Barkley is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville district Co-Employee of the Month for June 2012.
Park Ranger Amy Redmond showed members of the public
Park Ranger Amy Redmond showed members of the public during the July 20, 2013, Old Hickory Lock and Dam Tour how each generating unit utilizes potential energy stored in the reservoir to help rotate 575 tons of... More
This is Cheatham Dam and Lock in Charlotte, Tenn.,
This is Cheatham Dam and Lock in Charlotte, Tenn., prior to a public tour of the power house May 26, 2012.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District personnel
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District personnel begin a public tour of the Cheatham Dam Power House May 26, 2012.
The Southern Belle passes by the Motor Vessel Mississippi
The Southern Belle passes by the Motor Vessel Mississippi during a public tour of the vessel docked at Ross's Landing in Chattanooga, Tenn., Aug. 7, 2015. The M/V Mississippi spends more than 90 percent of its ... More
Park Ranger Brian Mangrum (second from right), U.S.
Park Ranger Brian Mangrum (second from right), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Cheatham Lake, answers questions from a tour group at the Cheatham Dam Power House in Charlotte, Tenn., May 26, 2012.
Motor Vessel Mississippi Captain Lee Hendrix watches
Motor Vessel Mississippi Captain Lee Hendrix watches as Garrett Durrett, 5, of Pelham, Ala., looks through a pair of binoculars during a public tour of the vessel docked at Ross's Landing in Chattanooga, Tenn.,... More
Public invited for tour of Cheatham Dam and Powerhouse
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District invites the public for a free tour of Cheatham Dam Lock and Dam and Hydropower Plant on the Cumberland River in Ashland City, Tenn., 11 a.m. Central Time Satu... More
Jaime Holt (left), Lake Barkley Power Plant superintendent,
Jaime Holt (left), Lake Barkley Power Plant superintendent, uses a model to explain to visitors how the turbines work in hydropower generation at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District facility dur... More
A couple looks at a display about the Great Lakes and
A couple looks at a display about the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division onboard the Motor Vessel Mississippi during a public tour of the vessel docked at Ross's Landing in Chattanooga, Tenn., Aug. 7, 2015. Th... More
Linda Adcock, project manager on the Center Hill Earthen
Linda Adcock, project manager on the Center Hill Earthen Dam Seepage Rehabilitation Project, explains to Jared Herren, 9, how the 110-inch by 84-inch Bauer Cutter can drill 300 feet into soil and rock and pump ... More
Park Ranger Brian Mangrum (second from left), U.S.
Park Ranger Brian Mangrum (second from left), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Cheatham Lake, shares information about Cheatham Lake with a tour group at the Cheatham Dam Power House in Charlotte... More
Tom Nixon, 83, who worked on the construction of the
Tom Nixon, 83, who worked on the construction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Center Hill Dam that was completed for flood control in 1948, shared memories with employees and other visito... More
A public tour group enters the hydropower plant as
A public tour group enters the hydropower plant as part of the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir in Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 2018. (USACE Photo by Leon Roberts)
U.S. Navy Lt. Joseph A. Caneco (left foreground) the
U.S. Navy Lt. Joseph A. Caneco (left foreground) the public affairs officer of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, reviews the capabilities of an EA-18G Growler aircraft while leading a tour for guests with P... More
Public invited for Cordell Hull Dam Powerhouse tour on Cumberland Rive...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District invites the public for a free tour of Cordell Hull Dam Hydropower Plant in Carthage, Tenn. Free tours for the general public are Saturday, May 19, 2018; and ... More
Park Ranger Brian Mangrum at Cheatham Lake is a U.S.
Park Ranger Brian Mangrum at Cheatham Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Co-Employee of the Month for June 2012.
Park Ranger Brian Mangrum (right), U.S. Army Corps
Park Ranger Brian Mangrum (right), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Cheatham Lake, shares information about hydropower with a tour group at the Cheatham Dam Power House in Charlotte, Tenn., May 26, 2012.
Powerhouse tours planned at Old Hickory Dam
Old Hickory Dam is offering free public tours of the powerhouse 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 25, and 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. Tour participants must register for the tours at least a week and a half (eight bu... More
The Motor Vessel Mississippi is docked at Ross's Landing
The Motor Vessel Mississippi is docked at Ross's Landing in Chattanooga, Tenn., Aug. 7, 2015. The M/V Mississippi spends more than 90 percent of its time as a working towboat, moving barges, equipment and suppl... More
Maj. Gen. Michael C. Wehr (Right), Mississippi Valley
Maj. Gen. Michael C. Wehr (Right), Mississippi Valley Division commander and president of the Mississippi River Commission, speaks with David Bowlira (Center) and John McCormick of the Tennessee Valley Authorit... More
This is Cheatham Dam and Power House in Charlotte,
This is Cheatham Dam and Power House in Charlotte, Tenn., prior to a public tour of the power house May 26, 2012.
Mike Looney (Left), resource manager at Lake Barkley,
Mike Looney (Left), resource manager at Lake Barkley, briefs visitors June 23, 2012, at an open house prior to their touring the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Barkley Power Plant and Lock. P... More
Old Hickory Lock accessible to visitors seven days a week
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is offering public access to Old Hickory Navigation Lock beginning May 28, 2015. The lock will be accessible to visitors seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.... More
Corps offers public tours of Old Hickory Dam, Lock, Power Plant
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is offering the public free guided tours of the Old Hickory Lock and Power Plant located at Old Hickory, Tenn. Approximately one and a half hours in length, t... More
Park Ranger Courtney Eason spoke with members of the
Park Ranger Courtney Eason spoke with members of the public during the July 20, 2013, Old Hickory Lock and Dam Tour on how the lock chamber assists in the transport of 4.5 million tons of commodities up and dow... More
Charlotte Stenger (Left), park ranger at U.S. Army
Charlotte Stenger (Left), park ranger at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Lake Barkley, briefs visitors during their June 23, 2012 tour of the Barkley Power Plant. Public access to this area ha... More
The Motor Vessel Mississippi is docked at Ross's Landing
The Motor Vessel Mississippi is docked at Ross's Landing in Chattanooga, Tenn., Aug. 7, 2015. The M/V Mississippi spends more than 90 percent of its time as a working towboat, moving barges, equipment and suppl... More
Park Ranger Kayl Kite (from left) and Mark Abshire,
Park Ranger Kayl Kite (from left) and Mark Abshire, lock master, stand with visitors above the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Lake Barkley lock chamber June 23, 2012. This is one of four grou... More
A family watches the Southern Belle pass by from their
A family watches the Southern Belle pass by from their vantage point on the Motor Vessel Mississippi during a public tour of the vessel docked at Ross's Landing in Chattanooga, Tenn., Aug. 7, 2015. The M/V Miss... More
Park Ranger Brian Mangrum (left), U.S. Army Corps of
Park Ranger Brian Mangrum (left), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Cheatham Lake, shares information about hydropower with a tour group at the Cheatham Dam Power House in Charlotte, Tenn., May 26, 2012.