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Music City Loop gets a green light, hiring underway

State and federal approvals have cleared the way for the tunnel project known as the Music City Loop, with work expected to start immediately. The plan calls for parallel one-way tunnels linking downtown Nashville and Nashville International Airport, with potential extensions toward Midtown. The company also scheduled an in-person hiring event Friday, Feb. 27, for roles ranging from skilled trades to engineering and operations.

Speed cameras proposed for school zones

Nashville transportation officials are weighing automated speed enforcement near schools as part of a broader push to cut serious crashes and protect students walking, biking, or riding the bus. The proposal would introduce the city’s first speed cameras, with the next big steps expected to run through Metro’s policy process in the months ahead.

Statehouse shake-up: Senate leader says he will not run again

Tennessee’s lieutenant governor, who has led the state Senate for years, announced he will not seek reelection in 2026. The decision sets up a high-profile opening in state politics and could reshape leadership jockeying in the next legislative cycle, with ripple effects for Nashville as the seat of state government.

Madison road closure extended into late March

Drivers in Madison should plan for a longer detour: Forest Park Road is set to remain closed to through traffic until March 27 while a sidewalk improvement project is completed. The closure affects the stretch between Neely’s Bend Road and the Lexington Garden Apartments area.

Sources

https://wpln.org/post/the-boring-company-is-cleared-for-construction-days-after-nashville-residents-condemn-decadent-billionaire-access/
https://www.wsmv.com/2026/02/25/boring-company-hold-hiring-event-nashville-music-city-loop/
https://www.wsmv.com/2026/02/24/ndot-considering-speed-cameras-nashville-school-zones/
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/lt-gov-randy-mcnally-will-not-seek-reelection-in-2026
https://www.wsmv.com/2026/02/27/nashville-transportation-officials-announce-road-closure-extension-madison/