Boring Company Buys First Nashville Property Near Airport for Music City Loop

Source: The Nashville Business Journal

A Strategic Land Purchase

The Boring Company has purchased its first known property in Nashville along the route of its proposed Music City Loop tunnel system. Public records show the company paid nearly $938,000 for the 0.8-acre site at 200 Jupiter Drive, just off Murfreesboro Pike and adjacent to Briley Parkway. The location sits less than a mile from Nashville International Airport, placing it in a high-traffic area central to the project’s proposed route.

Currently, the property houses a small building and parking lot used by Iglesia Mana Del Cielo, a local church. The church’s leaders, Pastor Miguel Seda and his wife, purchased the site in 2016 for $210,000.

Role in the Music City Loop

The land purchase signals that The Boring Company is beginning to establish a physical presence in Nashville as it advances plans for a 19-mile tunnel network between downtown and the airport. The project, dubbed the Music City Loop, would operate as a ride-share system using company vehicles running through parallel one-way tunnels.

The route is planned to begin near the Tennessee State Capitol, follow Eighth Avenue South and Lafayette Street through downtown, and then continue beneath Murfreesboro Pike toward the airport. Stations would be placed along the corridor to serve commuters, visitors, and residents.

While the company has not disclosed how the Jupiter Drive site will be used, several possibilities exist. The property could serve as a launch or retrieval point for one of the tunnel boring machines, a passenger entry and exit station, or an emergency exit required by federal fire safety standards.

Community and Regulatory Considerations

The purchase also raises zoning and land-use questions. The property is currently zoned “commercial light,” which allows for retail, office, and service-oriented uses. It remains unclear whether The Boring Company will need a zoning change or special approval from Metro Nashville to use the land for tunneling or transit operations.

If the site becomes part of the tunnel system, nearby businesses and residents may see both disruption and opportunity. Construction could affect traffic and local access in the short term, while long-term benefits could include improved connectivity between the airport and downtown, reduced congestion, and new economic development along the corridor.

A Step Toward a Larger Vision

The Jupiter Drive purchase is likely the first of many. The Boring Company has indicated it will seek property throughout the corridor either through outright purchases or through agreements with existing landowners.

Metro officials have also been briefed on the need for multiple emergency exits along the route, no more than 2,500 feet apart, to comply with national transit safety standards. This means additional sites will be identified and secured as the project advances.

For Nashville, the move represents a visible step forward in a project that has generated both excitement and questions. Supporters highlight the potential for faster airport access, new transit options, and innovative infrastructure. Skeptics point to challenges such as permitting, funding, and the need to coordinate with existing transportation systems.

What Comes Next

The company has not released a construction timeline, and many regulatory hurdles remain. However, the Jupiter Drive acquisition suggests that The Boring Company is preparing for active development. Local leaders and residents can expect more land deals and planning activity in the months ahead as Nashville’s vision for underground transit begins to take shape.