NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District invites the public to attend a public meeting 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at the Smith County Ag Center to address proposed streambank stabilization projects at Center Hill Lake and Dale Hollow Lake.
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
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently signed a project partnership agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to remove the Peery’s Mill Dam from the Little River in Walland, Tennessee.
“TDEC is proud to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on this project to remove Peery’s Mill Dam, which will provide valuable safety enhancements and ecological benefits to the Little River,” said Matthew Taylor, deputy director of TDEC’s Office of Sustainable Practices.
In addition to the removal of the dam, the plan involves adding instream features to counter erosion that is negatively impacting...
12.18.2025 | TENNESSEE, US |
Story by Leon Roberts