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PROJECT HISTORY

MUSIC CITY LOOP
TIMELINE

From the original announcement to construction, station planning and the first operating target, this page tracks the major public milestones in Nashville's Music City Loop project.

Updated September 12, 2026
01
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Tennessee and The Boring Company unveil the Music City Loop

Governor Bill Lee and The Boring Company publicly announce the Music City Loop as a privately funded underground transportation project connecting downtown Nashville and Nashville International Airport.

State of Tennessee announcement
02
PLANNING & AGREEMENTS

Station planning and property agreements begin to take shape

Public reporting and project updates begin identifying potential and negotiated station activity at major Nashville destinations, including BNA, Music City Center, downtown hotels and residential properties.

LOOP Nashville station tracker
03
STATE APPROVALS

TDOT and FHWA approvals clear the way for construction

Tennessee announces approval of The Boring Company's state right-of-way lease application and enhanced grading permit. State officials say construction can proceed immediately.

State of Tennessee permit announcement
04
CONSTRUCTION

Tunneling advances as the Nashville network expands

The project moves into active construction while route planning, station design and private-property negotiations continue across Nashville.

LOOP Nashville construction tracker
05
NETWORK EXPANSION

The Boring Company reports 25 miles of authorized corridor and 40+ stations in planning

The Boring Company says its executed Tennessee permit and lease authorize approximately 25 miles of tunnel within state right-of-way and that more than 40 Nashville stations are in various stages of planning and design.

The Boring Company August 2026 update
06
CURRENT STATUS

The project enters a critical buildout period

Construction, station agreements, permitting and operating details continue to develop. LOOP Nashville is tracking the project as new information becomes public.

Latest LOOP Nashville coverage
07
CURRENT TARGET

First operational segment targeted to open

Tennessee officials have said the first segment is expected to be operational by the end of 2026. That remains a target rather than a guarantee and depends on construction progress, station readiness, systems integration, testing and final approvals.

Music City Loop definitive guide
WHAT COMES NEXT

The milestones we're watching

01

More station disclosures

The company says more than 40 stations are in planning or design, but most locations remain undisclosed.

02

Tunneling progress

Construction milestones and new boring-machine activity will help show how quickly the network is advancing.

03

Operating details

Fares, hours, fleet operations, station access and passenger procedures remain important unanswered questions.

04

Opening readiness

The end-of-2026 target depends on construction, testing, station completion and final approvals.