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A resolution opposing The Boring Company's proposed tunnels within Nashville and Davidson County; condemning the company's lack of transparency, inadequate community and Metropolitan Council engagement, and troubling labor and safety practices; affirming that public land and public infrastructure decisions must prioritize the welfare, safety, and expressed needs of Nashville residents; and reiterating the Metropolitan Council's commitment to real, equitable, community-driven transit solutions.
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WHEREAS, in July 2025, The Boring Company announced its intention to construct the "Music City Loop," a tunnel between downtown Nashville and Nashville International Airport, despite having conducted little meaningful consultation with Nashville residents, community leaders, or the Metropolitan Council (the "Council"); and
WHEREAS, Nashville residents have repeatedly expressed frustration that they were never meaningfully consulted about a major infrastructure proposal involving public land that potentially affects environmental, geological, and public safety conditions and shapes long-term transportation planning in the region; and
WHEREAS, the people of Nashville expect-and deserve-a transparent decision-making process for large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly those involving public resources and long-term community impact; and
WHEREAS, on August 12, 2025, the chairs of the Council's Budget and Finance Committee and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee formally requested a joint committee meeting to allow The Boring Company to present comprehensive information regarding the Music City Loop's scope, timeline, safety measures, environmental concerns, and potential fiscal impact, so that Council Members could better respond to constituents' questions and concerns; and
WHEREAS, The Boring Company declined this request, stating that their "intent was to partner with the state" and that they had "no pending legislative ask at the Metro Council," ...
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