Tennessee River Locks & Navigation

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Tennessee River Locks & Navigation This is the official Tennessee River Locks & Navigation page managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District.

Includes - Kentucky, Pickwick, Wilson, Wheeler, Guntersville, Nickajack, Chickamauga, Watts Bar and Fort Loudoun Locks. TVA Lake Levels
https://www.tva.com/environment/lake-levels

LPMS Public Home
https://corpslocks.usace.army.mil
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Tommy Turtle Locking Through Booklet download:
https://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/Learn-How-to-Pass-Through-a-Lock/
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Navigation Notice No. 1/ Including "Blue Book" rules and regulations download:
https://corpslocks.usace.army.mil/lpwb/download.file?in_control_nbr=10321&in_file_id=1060
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Navigation Rules and Regulations for §207.300 Ohio River, Mississippi River above Cairo, Ill., and their tributaries; Known as the "Blue Book":
https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=58c953b3f3bb7c020dd71a8d797519b4&mc=true&node=se33.3.207_1300&rgn=div8

10/21/2026

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: A nice bunch of folks aboard the "5 O'Clock Here" locking down bound this morning. A classic Gibson brand house boat! Safe travels, folks! Nashville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tennessee River Locks & Navigation

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: The Bearcat will be navigating downriver through Watts Bar Lake tonight & will likely be locking firs...
10/20/2026

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: The Bearcat will be navigating downriver through Watts Bar Lake tonight & will likely be locking first thing tomorrow morning at Watts Bar Lock. Go Bearcat! Photo credit to Gladys Gomez near Tennessee National Marina Resort Village. Thanks, Gladys! Nashville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tennessee Valley Authority

10/19/2026

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: The good 'ol Bearcat is locking down bound this afternoon with two loads of scrap metal & should finish up in the approximate timeframe of 5:30 PM if all goes well. Recreational boaters can call the lock operator on duty at 865-986-2762 - option 1 for more updates. :-) Nashville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tennessee Valley Authority

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: Today has been a full day of happy Vol Navy boaters locking back downriver after the big game yesterd...
10/18/2026

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: Today has been a full day of happy Vol Navy boaters locking back downriver after the big game yesterday at Neyland Stadium up in Knoxville against Alabama. GBO!
Nashville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tennessee Valley Authority

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: The Bearcat is seen here headed upbound this morning with three empty barges in the vicinity of Loudo...
10/17/2026

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: The Bearcat is seen here headed upbound this morning with three empty barges in the vicinity of Loudon, TN & is expected to begin locking upstream at Fort Loudoun Lock around 1130AM today. Any remaining recreational boaters needing to get locked through to make it up to Neyland Stadium or elsewhere should consider this Bearcat arrival (approximate time) into their plans to avoid delays. As always, the lock operator on duty can be reached at 865-986-2762 - Option 1 for updated info. ~ 📸 Credit to Roxanne Thomas Thanks, Roxanne! Nashville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tennessee Valley Authority

10/15/2026

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: This afternoon we had two nice Carver brand motor yachts lock through upbound called the "Chilled Bud" & "Water Dog" hailing from Chattanooga! Enjoy the weekend ahead & stay safe, folks!!
Nashville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tennessee Valley Authority

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: We wish to congratulate this Captain & First Mate aboard the "TIR NA NOG" who began their America's G...
10/14/2026

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: We wish to congratulate this Captain & First Mate aboard the "TIR NA NOG" who began their America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association journey right here at Fort Loudoun Lock as their first lockage EVER & now finally returning to home port today roughly 2 years later headed upbound to potentially join the Vol Navy near Neyland Stadium on Saturday. (Or maybe rest instead! :-) ) Welcome home, folks! Thanks for sharing your journey with us! We are proud to have been your first, last, and best lock during your Great Loop adventures! :-) 👊 👊
Nashville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tennessee Valley Authority

10/13/2026

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: The first wave of Vol Navy boaters headed upbound on their way to Knoxville earlier today. We'll be seeing plenty of Alabama "Roll Tide" 🌊 boaters coming upriver this week as well for the big rivalry at Neyland Stadium this Saturday!! GBO!! Nashville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tennessee Valley Authority

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: Another gorgeous morning up on Fort Loudoun Lake! A big upgrade from the rain & wind yesterday! ~ 📸 t...
10/11/2026

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: Another gorgeous morning up on Fort Loudoun Lake! A big upgrade from the rain & wind yesterday! ~ 📸 to Kirk Shepherd Nashville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tennessee Valley Authority

10/06/2026

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: This afternoon we had the highly motivated US Coast Guard, Motor Vessel, Ouachita crew lock through upbound once again this year making their normal rounds on the upper end of the Tennessee River! Welcome back, Captain & crew!
Nashville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tennessee Valley Authority

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850 Carolina Lane
Counce, TN
38326

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+17319252334

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https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/twra/documents/boating/TN-Boating-Handbook.pdf,

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