Tennessee cities among finalists in contest for mile-long Boring Company tunnel

By: Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 818

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Three Tennessee cities are among 16 finalists vying to be selected by The Boring Company for a mile-long tunnel constructed on the company’s dime.

The company announced its Tunnel Vision Challenge in January, calling for proposals for tunnels that solve problems. The Boring Company will select a winner and build the tunnel “free of charge,” according to its website.

Tunnel submissions could be for freight, pedestrians, water, utilities, or Loop — a transportation tunnel …

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