Gainesboro Aldermen Approve Increase In Project Funding
The Gainesboro Board of Aldermen approved a $235,670 change order Thursday to ensure the completion of a raw water intake project. Engineer Nathaniel Green said the additional funding is necessary to keep contractors on-site and avoid further delays caused by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Green said the total contract price for the project […]
Corps Of Engineers Addressing Cordell Hull Rock Bluff
The Army Corp of Engineers will be closing the Right Bank Tailwater Recreation Area at Cordell Hull Dam to stabilize the rock bluff in the area. Corps of Engineers Project Manager Stephen Logan said the project is designed to reduce the falling debris, such as rocks and tree branches. Logan said that the project was […]
Celina’s Bartlett Honored By Corp For 50 Years Of Service
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers honored Dale Hollow Park Ranger Bobby Bartlett for his retirement after 50 years of service. Bartlett honored with the Civilian Service Commendation Medal. Park Ranger Sondra Carmen said Bartlett, better known as “Mr. B” served as a seasonal park ranger while also teaching and driving a school bus for […]
Corps Receives $20.4 Million For Center Hill & Dale Hollow
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received an estimated $20.4 million from the federal government for Center Hill Lake and Dale Hollow Lake. Corps of Engineers Nashville and Mid-Cumberland Operations Project Manager Terrell Stoves said a portion of Dale Hollow’s funding will go towards repairing storm damage. A washout exposed a sewer pipe that […]
Center Hill Dam Water Reallocation Study Gets Federal Funding
President Joe Biden’s budget for this fiscal year includes funding for a Water Reallocation Study at Center Hill Dam. Natural Resources Program Manager Kevin Salvilla said the study is a planning tool. He said it would let the Corps of Engineers know how much water Center Hill Lake has available and what that water should […]
Pandemic Positive: Outdoor Activity Increases
While some vacations and events are cancelled because of COVID-19, one recreational option hasn’t left: the great outdoors. Cordell Hull Park Ranger Ashley Webster said without the pandemic, many first time visitors may not have explored Carthage’s nature area. “There seems to be a lot more people outdoors, hiking our trails,” Webster said. “Hopefully this […]
Dale Hollow, Center Hill Campgrounds Open Monday
Corps of Engineer campgrounds are reopening at Center Hill and Dale Hollow Lake Monday. Center Hill Supervisory Natural Resource Program Manager Kevin Salvilla said social distancing will be strongly encouraged. “Safety is paramount,” Salvilla said. “Obviously we want people to come out and have fun, we want people to follow the CDC guidelines, and to […]
