Summary:
- Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority partners with The Boring Company to develop the Music City Loop, a zero-emission, high-speed underground transit system for Nashville International Airport.
- The electric transit system will provide fast, reliable connections between BNA and key transit points, easing surface congestion and improving passenger access amid projected growth to 40 million annual passengers.
- Integrating seamlessly with BNA’s long-term master plan, the Music City Loop supports operational efficiency, enhanced customer experience and new revenue streams without additional taxpayer burden.
Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) has signed a license agreement with The Boring Company (TBC) to facilitate development of the Music City Loop – a zero-emission, high-speed underground transit system that will make travel to and from Nashville International Airport (BNA) fast and efficient for passengers and help accommodate the airport’s record growth.
The innovative all-electric transit system will feature a fleet of TBC owned and operated vehicles that connect BNA passengers to key transit points while alleviating surface-level roadway congestion and providing a comfortable and simple option for travellers to and from the airport.
“Our growth at BNA continues to outpace all projections, and ease of access to the airport is crucial for every passenger we serve,” said MNAA President and CEO Doug Kreulen. “The Airport Authority’s focus is on bringing innovation, technology and enhanced service to ensure we stay ahead of regional growth. This new service gives our passengers another excellent option for reaching BNA in a timely manner. We are delighted to make way for the Music City Loop with The Boring Company.”
As BNA prepares for a projected increase to 40 million annual passengers at Terminal 1 – and looks toward a future Terminal 2 supporting 70 million passengers – the subsurface system serves as a relief valve for airport roadways, providing efficient transit options between Downtown Nashville and the airport while removing millions of vehicles per year from roadways. The project integrates into BNA’s long-term master plan without adding operational expenses.
“At BNA, we were the first airport to embrace ride-share, and we see this tunnel system as a further step in transit innovation for our passengers and the broader Middle Tennessee community,” said Kreulen. “This partnership reflects thoughtful planning, collaboration and our commitment to fiscal responsibility. By diversifying our transportation options to and from the airport and securing new revenue streams needed to fund future MNAA debt without burdening taxpayers, our goal is to ensure BNA remains competitive, accessible and financially strong for decades to come.”
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