Boring Co. tapped for major Nashville tunnel

BASTROP — Elon Musk’s Bastrop-based Boring Co. is expanding its underground transit footprint with a newly announced 10-mile tunnel project in Nashville.

Tennessee officials unveiled plans July 28 for the Music City Loop, a privately funded system that will connect downtown Nashville and its convention center to the city’s airport. The project promises zero-emissions electric vehicle travel in about eight minutes and could be operational by fall 2026 — further entrenching the company’s presence and impact in Bastrop County. 

“By leveraging the innovation of private sector companies like The Boring Company, we’re exploring possibilities we couldn’t achieve on our own,” Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said.