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Nashville's Music City Loop Tunnel Project Approved by Authorities

3/27/2026

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The Boring Company advances the Music City Loop in Nashville to connect downtown to the airport via a 10-mile tunnel.
Local authorities approved the project, enabling construction, with the first segment by late 2026 and completion in 2029.
A Vanderbilt University survey shows 51% disapprove due to Elon Musk's involvement.
The project sits within Elon Musk's broader underground-transit vision, which he calls cost-effective and scalable.

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Story summary

The Boring Company advances the Music City Loop in Nashville to connect downtown to the airport via a 10-mile tunnel.
Local authorities approved the project, enabling construction, with the first segment by late 2026 and completion in 2029.
A Vanderbilt University survey shows 51% disapprove due to Elon Musk's involvement.
The project sits within Elon Musk's broader underground-transit vision, which he calls cost-effective and scalable.