The Boring Company confirmed today it is actively moving forward with its plans for the “Music City Loop” tunnel in Nashville, announcing that geotechnical testing is already underway. At today’s meeting with the Rotary Club of Nashville, project lead Jim Fitzgerald briefed local business leaders on the project’s scope, timeline, and potential impact.
Fitzgerald, Head of Business Development for the Boring Company, said the underground loop would be a “transformational transit solution” connecting Nashville International Airport and the Music City Convention Center.
Key Details From Today’s Briefing
Fitzgerald emphasized the tunnel’s promise to significantly cut travel time. The 8-mile route from the airport to downtown can take up to 30 minutes during peak traffic, but the Music City Loop aims to complete it in 8 minutes using a fleet of Teslas traveling underground at high speeds.
The tunnel will operate like a rideshare service, with stops at key locations and possible future expansions. Fitzgerald reassured attendees that the company has already begun subsurface assessments and excavation downtown, even though full drilling won’t begin until later this year.
Construction and Concerns
The Boring Company now expects the tunnel to open in early 2027 — a slight adjustment from its original late 2026 target. The fast-tracked construction would be unprecedented given that it took nearly three years to complete a much shorter tunnel in Las Vegas.
Fitzgerald addressed local concerns about infrastructure stress and environmental impacts, saying the company is working closely with city planners and engineers to minimize disruption.
Nashville Among Select Cities
While Elon Musk’s Boring Company has pitched tunnels in several U.S. cities, only Las Vegas has a functioning one so far. The Nashville loop would be the company’s largest and most ambitious tunnel to date.
The Rotary Club event marks a key moment in public engagement for the project, offering one of the first opportunities for Nashville stakeholders to ask questions directly and hear updates from company leadership.
As Fitzgerald put it: “This tunnel won’t just move cars — it will move Nashville forward.”
