A smaller-scale version of the tunnel operates beneath the Las Vegas Convention Center. | Photo via The Boring Company
It’s official: A high-speed tunnel is planned for Nashville.
The proposed Music City Loop, an underground transit system from Elon Musk’s The Boring Company, will connect downtown Nashville to the airport in about eight minutes, according to Gov. Bill Lee.
While an exact route was not shared, the announcement kicks off a process to “evaluate potential routes, engage community stakeholders, and finalize plans” for the 10-mile project.
What to know now
Electric vehicles will transport passengers.
Construction could begin immediately after the approvals process, with the first segment opening as early as fall 2026.
The project will be fully funded by The Boring Company, state officials said.
Ride costs are expected to be “competitive with current options.”
A car ride from downtown to the airport currently takes about 15 minutes during off-peak hours — but that can stretch to 30 to 40 minutes during rush hour, according to Google Maps estimates.
Asked
Asked
Would you use a high-speed tunnel in Nashville?
A. Yes — I’d ride it on day one B. No — I’ll stick to surface streets C. Maybe — I’ll wait and see
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Wednesday, July 30
Wild Wanderers: Pumpkin Patch and Orchard | 10:30 a.m. | Mill Ridge Park Farmhouse | Free | Take a stroll through the orchard and pumpkin patch followed by arts and crafts.
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Tone & Tap Workout | 6-7 p.m. | Cyanide Cider | $18 | Join this trainer-led strength and HIIT workout, then cool down with a post-class cider or NA drink.
Friday, Aug. 1
Bop To the Top | 9 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville | $36 | Dance along to Disney Channel tunes from “Hannah Montana,” “The Cheetah Girls,” and “High School Musical.”
Saturday, Aug. 2
Fashion for a Fraction | 1-4 p.m. | Factory at Franklin’s Liberty Hall | $12+ | Refresh your wardrobe with up to 75% off clothing, shoes, and accessories from 25 local boutiques.
Goodfellas Pizzeria, a Lexington, KY-based spot known for New York-style pies, opens Friday, Aug. 1 in the Gulch near Puttshack. Menu highlights include the “Tommy Two Times” (double pepperoni) and “Nonna’s Pie” with meatballs and ricotta.
Shop
The Mall at Green Hills has welcomed several new retailers in recent weeks, including Christian Louboutin, Rothy’s, Diptyque, Pandora, and Aroma360. SKIMS is slated to open later this year.
Biz
Bed Bath & Beyond is making a comeback with a new concept store opening Friday, Aug. 8 in Cool Springs. The rebranded Bed Bath & Beyond Home is set to take over the former Kirkland’s space — and the first 25 people to make a purchase will receive a free queen-size mattress.
Eat
Monell’s claimed the No. 2 spot on Yelp’s list of the top 50 fried chicken restaurants across the US and Canada, based on reviews from the platform’s Elite Squad. Beyond fried chicken and sides, the Germantown spot was praised for its “friendly hospitality that makes every meal feel like a Sunday supper.”
Ranked
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Arts
Nashville’s getting a new art gallery in Wedgewood-Houston. CASS Contemporary opens Friday, Sept. 12 with its first exhibition, “CLTRL CNTXT.” The opening night event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. with music, drinks, and a chance to meet the gallery team.
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Post of the Day
Another day in Nashville, another surprise concert. This time, it was Tyler Childers who surprised fans with a pop-up show yesterday at Turkey and the Wolf Icehouse. If you missed the show — held in celebration of his new album — you have two chances to see Childers at GEODIS Park on Friday, Oct. 10, and Saturday, Oct. 11.
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Cue My Chemical Romance. Emo Night is making a comeback at First Horizon Park on Friday, Aug. 29 with a limited-edition shirt. Even without the ticket bundle, there’ll be plenty of chances to sing your heart out while cheering on the Sounds.
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