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Nashville Council Raises Concerns Over Elon Musk's Tunnel Project

3/5/2026

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The Nashville metro council passed a resolution expressing concerns about safety, transparency, and input for Elon Musk's Music City Loop, but it cannot halt the project.
The Boring Company, with Tennessee's state government, plans a 25-mile tunnel connecting the airport and downtown, with the first section operating by 2027.
Critics cite lack of consultation and environmental concerns tied to Nashville's geological risks, although the company asserts a strong safety record.

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The Nashville metro council passed a resolution expressing concerns about safety, transparency, and input for Elon Musk's Music City Loop, but it cannot halt the project.
The Boring Company, with Tennessee's state government, plans a 25-mile tunnel connecting the airport and downtown, with the first section operating by 2027.
Critics cite lack of consultation and environmental concerns tied to Nashville's geological risks, although the company asserts a strong safety record.