NEWS: Elon Musk's @boringcompany received approval today from the Tennessee DOT to officially begin construction on the Music City Loop tunnel in Nashville! • 100% privately funded • Only @Tesla vehicles will be used in the tunnels • Will connect downtown & the Convention Center to Nashville International Airport • Transit time of ~8 minutes • Tunnels will result in the removal of thousands of vehicles daily from roadways and state highways, easing congestion • Will be capable of moving thousands of people per hour with predictable transit times • Expansion: Possibilities include additional communities and 40 stations following the initial route • Construction will be immediately “The Music City Loop shows what’s possible when we leverage private-sector innovation and American ingenuity to solve transportation challenges,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. “TDOT’s lease approval will help advance this ambitious project as we work to reduce congestion and make travel more seamless for the American people. Congratulations to Governor Lee, the City of Nashville, and The Boring Company on this significant step toward a faster, more efficient transportation future.”