Tennessee River Locks & Navigation

08/30/2026

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: Here's the Kelly Lee departing Knoxville this evening headed back downriver with intentions of beginning to lock through at Fort Loudoun Lock tomorrow morning at 7AM with one empty barge. Recreational boaters needing to lock through at Fort Loudoun Lock earlier in the day on Monday, 8/31, are encouraged to CALL THE LOCK operator on duty tomorrow to confirm lock availability. - Photo credit to James Garrison! Thanks, Sir James! :-)
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08/29/2026

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: The Motor Vessel, Kelly Lee was spotted this morning at TRM 591.0 (11.3 river miles downstream from the lock) headed upbound toward Fort Loudoun Lock on her way to Knoxville pushing just one barge after dropping three barges at their terminal in Chattanooga. Go, Kelly Lee! - photo credit to Bob Wilson Thanks, Bob! What an awesome sunrise! Tennessee Valley AuthoritytNashville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineersgineers

08/28/2026

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: The Bearcat returned from Knoxville earlier today & is now busy locking down 5 loads of scrap metal. We encourage recreational boaters to call the lock operator on duty at 865-986-2762 - Option 1 if you need to lock through this afternoon while the Bearcat is locking. Nashville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tennessee Valley Authority

08/28/2026

NAVIGATION NOTICE: HARVEY H. HANNAH BRIDGE REPAIR WORK

Beginning September 5, 2026 and continuing through December 1, 2026, Mid-State Construction Co, Inc. will begin onsite work for the Harvey H. Hannah Bridge repair at Emory River Mile 12.1, Pansy Hill Rd in Harriman, TN. Crews will be using a Hydra Platform for under bridge concrete repairs to the bridge diaphragms.

Dive crews will also be conducting scow repairs during the weekends on piers 1 and 2 throughout this time. Mariners should expect to see one commercial dive vessel marked with proper “Diver Down” flagging and Marine Channel 13/16 will be monitored during working hours.

Work will be in progress intermittently, 7 days per week from 7:00am to 4:00pm EDT until the scheduled completion on December 1.

During non-working hours, equipment will be stored on the bridge or off site.

All mariners please use caution when transiting the area during this time.

Questions concerning this work may be directed to Eli Estes at (931) 280-3116 or email [email protected].

08/26/2026

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: The stout & steady sailing "SEA MEANT" locked upbound this afternoon into Fort Loudoun Lake. Welcome aboard, folks! Nashville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tennessee Valley Authority

08/18/2026

How did Civil War-era engineering tools evolve into a massive network of modern hydroelectric dams powering the region? ⚡Today, the Nashville District turns 138 years old. Take a quick trip through time with us to see how we tamed the Cumberland River.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 18, 2026) – With ceremonial refreshments and a tribute to over a century of regional impact, theU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nash...

08/17/2026

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: The Motor Vessel, Kathy Azlin is headed upbound our way and will be locking through this evening in the approximate timeframe of 6PM - 2AM. Here she is down around Tennessee National Marina Resort Village just downstream from the I-75 interstate bridge & Loudon, TN as of 3PM or so. Recreational boaters needing to lock through would be wise to lock through prior to 5:30PM this afternoon to avoid delays. Video credit to Art Somohano Thanks, Art! Nashville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tennessee Valley Authority

08/15/2026

Here's an outstanding post from our dedicated partners with the Tennessee Valley Authority highlighting the national importance of our navigation mission on the Tennessee River.

08/14/2026

FORT LOUDOUN LOCK: The sleek 'n stylish "Positive Vibes" locked through recently headed upbound into Fort Loudoun Lake. The new owners purchased it in Destin, FL & brought it all the way home! Welcome back, folks & congratulations 🎊!!
Nashville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tennessee Valley Authority

08/14/2026

Navigation Notice 16-11-1: The tow haulage unit at Nickajack Lock at Tennessee River mile 424.7 is back in operation. Please contact the Lock Operator on duty via Marine Radio Channel 13/16 for more information or call the Lockmaster at Nickajack Lock by phone at (423) 942-3985 / option 1.