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Elon Musk, Nashville and tunnel

Tennessee plans tunnel to Nashville airport with Elon Musk's Boring Company
Elon Musk's Boring Company will build a privately funded high-speed tunnel, the Music City Loop, connecting Nashville International Airport to downtown. While state officials and the U.S. DOT secretary expressed enthusiasm, Nashville's mayor raised operational concerns and some residents voiced skepticism.
Elon Musk's The Boring Co. to build tunnel from Nashville airport to downtown
Construction of the 10-mile Music City Loop is expected to begin immediately after approvals, with the project potentially operational as soon as fall 2026.
Metro sends a long list of questions to state officials about Elon Musk's Music City Loop tunnel project
Metro officials have questions for the state about the proposed tunnel. The Mayor's Director of Legislative Affairs sent a letter addressed to the Vice Mayor and City Council detailing the questions.
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.
Elon Musk wants to build a tunnel in Nashville. If taxpayers aren't paying, who is? | Letters
Elon Musk's Boring Company has proposed an underground tunnel from Nashville's airport to downtown. Readers offer their takes.
Nashville mayor under fire for withholding support of Elon Musk Tesla tunnel
Nashville's Mayor reveals he knew about The Boring Company's interest in the tunnel connecting BNA to downtown for about a year without offering support.
Free land lease approved for Elon Musk's The Boring Company's Nashville travel tunnel, despite public outcry
Despite intense public outcry and questions, a state board approved a free land lease for The Boring Company's Nashville tunnel project. They can start digging at the state lot whenever they're ready.
Elon Musk's tunnel idea is popular around Nashville, but huge questions remain
Elon Musk has worked in outer space, but now he's got a plan for underground, high-speed transportation from the airport to downtown in Nashville
Elon Musk's Boring Company to unveil tunnel project in Nashville
Elon Musk's The Boring Company and Tennessee state officials will announce plans for an underground tunnel connecting downtown Nashville to the airport along Murfreesboro Pike at a press event Monday.
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Elon Musk Apparently Wants to Build a Tunnel in Nashville
As reported by Axios on Friday, the state will apparently let Elon Musk’s Boring Company dig a tunnel from downtown to the airport. The official announcement is reportedly set to arrive Monday. The tunnel would run under Murfreesboro Pike.
Elon Musk's Boring Co. tunnel in Nashville: Who can and can't use the Music City Loop
Elon Musk's The Boring Company is building a zero-emission high-speed transit system in Nashville. Can anyone drive their cars through the Music City Loop?
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What is Elon Musk's net worth? Boring Company, which plans Nashville tunnel, is just one of his six companies
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Elon Musk's underground 'hyperloop' sparks controversy in this Southern city
BASTROP COUNTY, TEXAS - APRIL 21: In an aerial view, the Boring Company facility is seen near the premises of Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Snailbrook town on April 21, 2025 in Bastrop, Texas. The small ...