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Elon Musk's name alone is turning Nashville residents against his tunnel project, survey shows.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Quiroz-Gutierrez, Marco 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on public opposition to Elon Musk's Boring Company tunneling project in Nashville, Tennessee, which aims to transport people between downtown Nashville and the airport via an underground loop using Tesla vehicles. A Vanderbilt University survey found that 35% of residents opposed the project generally, but opposition rose to 51% when Musk's name was mentioned, highlighting how his political activities influence public perception. Despite local government opposition and safety concerns from a similar Las Vegas project, the Boring Company is advancing construction in Nashville and exploring expansions to other cities. The project is privately funded and estimated to cost $200–300 million. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2026/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Engineering
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:192588440
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