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Old Hickory Open House Tours
The US Army Corps of Engineers is offering the public free guided tours of the Old Hickory Navigation Lock.
**There are currently no tours scheduled, for more information feel free to contact the Resource Managers Office at 615-822-4846.
Tour size is limited and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. All guests including minors are required to submit a request form at least five business days prior to the tour and receive confirmation from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District.
Approximately 45 minutes in length, the tour begins at the parking lot adjacent to the navigation lock. After guest check-in and a brief introduction, Corps of Engineers personnel will provide registered participants an up-close look at the navigation facilities at the lock.
Tour Request Form
To recieve a Tour Request Form call our office at (615) 822-4846. Once completed, return the form to:
Resource Manager’s Office,
5 Power Plant Road,
Hendersonville, TN 37075
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Information is solicited in accordance with Title 10, US Code Section 552 and is used to provide information necessary in preparation for a scheduled tour of the facility and to verify positive identification of visitor. Solicited information is voluntary; however, failure to provide information may result in denied visitor access. The information provided to the Corps will not be retained digitally or by hard copy after the scheduled tour date.
Tour Details and Rules
Old Hickory Lock and Dam is located at:
1188 Cinder Road
Old Hickory, TN 37138
We ask all registered guests to arrive at the lock parking area at least 15 minutes prior to the tour time for check in. For directions please contact the Old Hickory Lake Resource Manager’s Office at (615) 822-4846.
All facilities are ADA accessible.
Tour size is limited and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Only visitors with approval and confirmation will be permitted on the tour. No substitutions or additions are allowed.
All participants over 16 years of age must provide photo identification upon arrival for the tour.
All children ages 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult during the tour.
Visitors may not carry packages, backpacks, or other containers during the tour.
Photographs and video recording is strictly prohibited.
No high-heel, open heel shoes, including clogs and Crocs or bare feet will be allowed on a tour. Tennis shoes are recommended.
Any increase in threat conditions can result in approved tours being cancelled with little advance notice. We regret any inconvenience this may cause