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SJR 684

General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Expresses opposition to The Boring Company's " Music City Loop" tunnel project in Davidson County. -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Charlane Oliver

Oppose the Music City Loop and push for rigorous public review, transparency, and safeguards (labor, environment, safety) before any state involvement.

Failed in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
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Bill Summary · SJR 684

Summary of SJR 684 (Session 114) – Tennessee

Overview

  • Type: Senate Joint Resolution (concurrent with House concurrence)
  • Sponsor: Senator Oliver; Co-sponsor: Charlane Oliver
  • Jurisdiction: Tennessee
  • Purpose: Express opposition to The Boring Company’s proposed Music City Loop tunnel project in Davidson County (Metropolitan Nashville). Call for increased transparency, accountability, and public engagement; emphasize that public land decisions must serve the public interest.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • Oppose The Boring Company’s Music City Loop tunnel project in Nashville and Davidson County.
  • Criticize the project for:
    • Perceived lack of meaningful transparency and community engagement.
    • Inadequate engagement with the Davidson County delegation and Nashville residents.
    • Concerns about labor practices, safety, environmental, geological, and fiscal implications.
  • Affirm that public land and public infrastructure decisions should prioritize residents’ welfare and safety and undergo rigorous public review.

Key Provisions and Changes Proposed

  • Formal opposition to the Music City Loop project due to unresolved concerns (safety, labor, transparency, environmental impact, geology, and public engagement).
  • Requirements for The Boring Company if the project proceeds or if discussions continue:
    1. Participate in a formal, in-person public briefing with residents and local businesses along affected areas.
    2. Release all environmental, geological, safety, and fiscal studies for independent review.
    3. Demonstrate compliance with fair labor standards, including timely payments and robust safety protections.
    4. Engage in consistent, transparent communication with all Davidson County delegation members (not just select members).
    5. Provide clear contingency and restoration plans for potential project delay, alteration, or abandonment.
  • Emphasis on the use of public land only for public benefit and the need for rigorous evaluation, procurement processes, and community review for any proposal involving public land.
  • Advocacy for prioritizing real, equitable, community-centered transit solutions that meet Nashville residents’ needs and uphold high safety, labor, environmental, and accountability standards.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • The Boring Company: Subject to increased scrutiny, potential conditions for disclosure, labor and safety assurances, and public briefings if the project advances.
  • Nashville residents and Davidson County delegation: Directly affected by engagement, transparency, and environmental/geological review requirements.
  • State and Public Land/Infrastructure: Highlights that public land should be utilized for public benefit with strong oversight and transparency.
  • Local workers and labor entities: Increased emphasis on fair labor practices and protections.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative Action: Initially introduced and placed on the Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar; status shown as “Failed in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee” on 2026-03-04.
  • History highlights:
    • Introduced and passed first two readings in February 2026.
    • Referred to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee (2/25/2026) and then to the committee (3/4/2026) where it failed.
  • Fiscal Note: Not significant; no expected impact on state or local government operations or budget.

Supporting Context (From Fiscal Note)

  • The resolution outlines five concrete actions for The Boring Company (public briefing, release of studies, labor standards, consistent delegation engagement, contingency plans).
  • Affirms commitment to public accountability and to pursuing transit solutions that are equitable and community-centered.

Conclusion

SJR 684 does not authorize the Music City Loop; rather, it formally opposes the project under current circumstances and calls for rigorous, transparent review and engagement before any state involvement or support. It emphasizes public land stewardship, safe and fair labor practices, environmental review, and prioritizing resident-focused transit alternatives. The latest available status indicates the measure did not advance out of the Senate Transportation and Safety Committee.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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