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Nashville, Elon Musk and Boring Company

The Boring Company hopes airport tunnel is "first leg" of Nashville system
The Boring Company doesn't want to merely build a Tesla tunnel connecting Nashville's downtown to the airport. Elon Musk's company hopes to use community conversations for feedback on where to build an entire tunnel network throughout the city,
Elon Musk’s Boring Company reveals Music City Loop tunnel route through Nashville
Officials unveiled the first draft of The Boring Company's Nashville tunnel route on Thursday. See where it's headed.
Discover the Music City Loop: Why Elon Musk's Boring Company will dig under Nashville
Officials have announced construction of the Music City Loop, an underground tunnel project by Elon Musk’s Boring Company, will begin in just a few months. Here's everything to know.
The Boring Company reveals proposed route for Music City Loop as questions remain for Nashvillians
The Boring Company revealed their proposed route for the Music City Loop as they move ahead with plans to build the tunnel from downtown Nashville to the Nashville International Airport.
Boring Company unveils possible route for Music City Loop
Some local leaders question whether the route serves the community's daily needs and have suggested expanding the system to help commuters from areas like Murfreesboro.
Elon Musk’s Boring Company to build Tesla tunnels under Nashville
The Boring Company, Elon Musk’s tunnel-digging company, and Tennessee Governor Bill Lee have announced a plan to build a 10-mile “loop” that will connect Nashville’s downtown and its convention center to the area’s airport.
Nashville mayor knew about Boring Company tunnel interest since 2024
In his most detailed comments to date about The Boring Company's underground tunnel project in Nashville, Mayor Freddie O'Connell said he's known of the company's interest for about a year.
Nashville mayor presses Musk's Boring Co. with safety questions on Music City Loop plan
Questions abound on The Boring Company's Music City Loop project — and Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell's office has submitted dozens of them.
Elon Musk's proposed underground tunnel includes stop at Music City Center
The Boring Company has unveiled a proposed route for the Music City Loop, a high-speed underground tunnel that would connect downtown Nashville to the airport.

Tennessee officials unanimously approve no-rent lease for Musk's The Boring Company

Tennessee State Building Commissioners unanimously passed a proposal to gift a no-rent lease to Elon Musk’s The Boring ...

MorningLine: Will the Tesla Boring Company Loop really ease traffic pt2

What does the Vice Mayor of Nashville think about the potential Nashville Loop? Will it ease traffic to the airport? On this ...

Boring Company tunnel plan exposes tension between state, Nashville leaders — again

Local, state and federal politicians representing Nashville weighed in following the announcement, and a familiar division ...