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The Boring Company hiring more workers to build Tesla tunnel in Nashville
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Chasity Maynard , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the project and its developments can be found through local news sources, such as WSMV 4 News.
Expansion efforts are underway for a tunnel project in Nashville . A company owned by Elon Musk is adding to its workforce. This project has been a subject of controversy.
It has received approval from certain authorities, including the state's governor and the airport authority. However, not all local officials are in support of it. Further information about the project and its developments can be found through local news sources, such as WSMV 4 News.
Details about the tunnel's purpose and accessibility are available from these sources.
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Category: business Published: August 3, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Expansion efforts are underway for a tunnel project in Nashville. A company owned by Elon Musk is adding to its workforce. This project has been a subject of controversy. It has received approval…
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