MILL SPRINGS, Ky. (June 9, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is seeking information about an incident of vandalism at historic Mill Springs Mill the weekend of June 7-8, 2025.
Hit the water responsibly! U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Rangers Ashley Webster and Sheila Kirk are here to help you stay safe while boating. In this public service announcement, they cover key safety practices like telling someone your float plan, understanding the risks of operating under the influence, preparing for sudden weather changes, and the absolute necessity of wearing a life jacket. Make smart choices on the water: Life Jackets Worn, Nobody Mourns! #LifeJackets #BestPlay #PlayItSafe #Boating #Swimming #Recreation #PleaseWearIt (Video by Leon Roberts)
FLORENCE, Ala. (June 26, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District officials report that Wilson Lock at Tennessee River mile 259.4 is expected to reopen on or about June 30, 2025.
“This is ahead of the current scheduled completion date of July 8,” said Tim Fudge, Operations Division chief.
USACE closed Wilson Lock in September 2024 due to observed cracking in the chamber gates and pintle assemblies.
Maintenance crews with the Nashville District and Huntington District’s Regional Rivers Repair Fleet’s Heavy Capacity Fleet have been working to repair the lock since January. USACE also partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority, which fabricated new pintle assembly components and provided technical...
06.26.2025 | FLORENCE, ALABAMA, US |
Story by Leon Roberts
