Alexander to Announce Plan Wednesday at Chickamauga Lock

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Will Attend Public Events This Week in Davidson, Knox and Hamilton Counties, Media Invited to Events Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.


U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander will be at a number of event across the state this week. Media are invited to all events, where Senator Alexander will be available to media. On Wednesday, Alexander will be briefed by the Army Corps of Engineers on Chickamauga Lock, after which Alexander will make an announcement about the work Congress is doing to ensure the future of the Lock.


Wednesday, October 24
CHATTANOOGA:
10:00-11:00 a.m. EASTERN


Chickamauga Lock Briefing and Announcement by Sen. Alexander
*Update on congressional efforts to address failing Inland Waterways Trust Fund's inability to adequately maintain waterways infrastructure like Chickamauga Lock
LOCATION:
Chickamauga Lock
*Open to media; Alexander will hold availability

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