Elon Musk is building a 13-mile tunnel under Nashville — and it’s already underway

The Boring Company, Elon Musk's infrastructure firm, has commenced tunneling operations for its planned 13-mile underground transit system in Nashville, Tennessee. Known as the Music City Loop, the project aims to alleviate traffic congestion by creating a high-speed, emissions-free transportation network connecting key areas of the city. The initial phase involves digging through the urban subsurface, with recent reports indicating workers have reached exposed natural bedrock, a geological condition that could simplify excavation and potentially lower construction costs.

This initiative represents a significant expansion of The Boring Company's ambitions beyond its initial Las Vegas project. The successful implementation of the Music City Loop could serve as a blueprint for similar urban transportation solutions in other cities facing growing traffic challenges. The project's progress is being closely watched as it tests the viability and scalability of Musk's vision for underground, high-speed transit in densely populated areas.