NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Nashville Metro Council leaders say Elon Musk’s Boring Company won’t work with local government on the Music City Loop, a nearly $300 million underground tunnel connecting Downtown Nashville to Nashville International Airport.

The 10-mile privately-funded tunnel has been called one of the most ambitious transportation projects in Tennessee history, but council member At-Large Delishia Porterfield sees something far more concerning.

"I'm looking at a back-room deal that our state did with the company without engaging the people or the local government," said Porterfield.

Controversy began a week before the big reveal when rumors circulated of a tunnel system meant to cut down on traffic. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee confirmed what he called "the coolest announcem

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