A friendly message from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger Desmaray Brown!
- Swim in designated areas,
- Keep a close eye on your kids,
- Do not mix alcohol and boating
- Cliff jumping is dangerous— please be safe
- Life jackets save lives (yes, even for strong swimmers!)
Have fun, stay alert, and get home safe this Labor Day!
#StayWaterSafe #LakeSafety #CorpsLakes #LaborDayWeekend #watersafety #USACE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The hydroelectric power plants beneath the waters of the Cumberland River Basin are showing their age. To protect and renew this critical source of zero-emission, reliable energy, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is progressing with its Section 212 Hydropower Rehabilitation Program, a $1.2 billion initiative to modernize nine power plants, ensuring they reliably meet the growing energy demands of 4 million customers across eight states.
“The existing equipment averages nearly 65 years of service, well exceeding the original design life, leading to challenges with generation efficiency and increasing equipment reliability,” said Christopher Stoltz, the Section 212 Program Manager for the...
11.19.2025 | NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, US |
Story by Noe Gonzalez
