Region recognizes J. Percy Priest project on its 50th birthday
Smyrna Mayor Mary Esther Reed speaks about the impact of the project with her community during the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir at the dam in Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 2018. (USACE Pho... More
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
The family of Col. Jesse Fishback leads the Pledge
The family of Col. Jesse Fishback leads the Pledge of Allegiance during the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir at the dam in Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 2018. The late colonel served as the di... More
State Rep. Darren Jernigan, Tennessee District 60,
State Rep. Darren Jernigan, Tennessee District 60, speaks about his memories of the dam and lake during the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir at the dam in Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 2018. (... More
La Vergne Mayor Dennis Waldron speaks about the impact
La Vergne Mayor Dennis Waldron speaks about the impact of the project with her community during the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir at the dam in Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 2018. (USACE Ph... More
Author Rebecca Stubbs speaks about the legacy of J.
Author Rebecca Stubbs speaks about the legacy of J. Percy Priest during the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir at the dam in Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 2018. (USACE Photo by Leon Roberts)
Harriett Priest, daughter of the late Congressman J.
Harriett Priest, daughter of the late Congressman J. Percy Priest, and Maj. Justin Toole, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District deputy commander, unveil a commemorative plaque during the 50th Annivers... More
Harriett Priest, daughter of the late Congressman J.
Harriett Priest, daughter of the late Congressman J. Percy Priest, and Maj. Justin Toole, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District deputy commander, unveil a commemorative plaque during the 50th Annivers... More
Nashville Mayor David Briley speaks during the 50th
Nashville Mayor David Briley speaks during the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir at the dam in Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 2018. He said that nearly two million citizens continue to enjoy the... More
State Rep. Darren Jernigan, Tennessee District 60,
State Rep. Darren Jernigan, Tennessee District 60, speaks about his memories of the dam and lake during the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir at the dam in Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 2018. (... More
Smyrna Mayor Mary Esther Reed speaks about the impact
Smyrna Mayor Mary Esther Reed speaks about the impact of the project with her community during the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir at the dam in Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 2018. (USACE Pho... 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)
Several members of a public tour pose for a photo as
Several members of a public tour pose for a photo as water sprays from a cone valve to benefit aquatic life downstream as part of the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir in Nashville, Tenn., J... More
Officials unveiled this commemorative plaque during
Officials unveiled this commemorative plaque during the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir at the dam in Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 2018. (USACE Photo by Mark Rankin)
Author Rebecca Stubbs, biographer for the late Congressman
Author Rebecca Stubbs, biographer for the late Congressman J. Percy Priest, comments about the legacy of Priest during the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir at the dam in Nashville, Tenn., J... More
Pastor Robert J. Morgan, The Donelson Fellowship, gives
Pastor Robert J. Morgan, The Donelson Fellowship, gives the invocation during the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir at the dam in Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 2018. (USACE Photo by Mark Rankin)
Nashville Mayor David Briley speaks during the 50th
Nashville Mayor David Briley speaks during the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir at the dam in Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 2018. He said that nearly two million citizens continue to enjoy the... 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
The Color Guard from McGavock High School Air Force
The Color Guard from McGavock High School Air Force Junior ROTC Unit TN-942 presents the colors during the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir at the dam in Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 2018. US... More
Maj. Justin Toole, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville
Maj. Justin Toole, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District deputy commander, talks about project benefits during the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir at the dam in Nashville, Tenn.,... More
Smyrna Mayor Mary Esther Reed speaks about the impact
Smyrna Mayor Mary Esther Reed speaks about the impact of the project with her community during the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir at the dam in Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 2018. (USACE Pho... More
Harriett Priest, daughter of the late Congressman J.
Harriett Priest, daughter of the late Congressman J. Percy Priest, and Maj. Justin Toole, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District deputy commander, unveil a commemorative plaque during the 50th Annivers... More
Music Artist Alysha Nyx sings the National Anthem during
Music Artist Alysha Nyx sings the National Anthem during the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir at the dam in Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 2018. (USACE Photo by Leon Roberts)
A public tour group gets an up-close view of a generator
A public tour group gets an up-close view of a generator shaft during a tour of the hydropower plant as part of the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir in Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 2018. (USA... More