Nashville Daily Brief: Tunnel Move, Storm Review, and Safety Updates

Top story: Airport-to-downtown tunnel project clears early hurdles

Plans for a pair of one-way tunnels linking downtown to Nashville International Airport took a major step forward after state and federal agencies cleared the project to begin construction. The route is expected to run mostly under state-owned highway corridors, which means city lawmakers may have limited formal say even as neighborhood and transparency concerns keep building.

What to watch next: permitting details, construction timelines, and how traffic management (above ground) is handled during any major work windows.

Winter storm accountability work gets underway

A Metro-appointed Winter Storm Response Commission has begun its review of the city’s response to January’s ice storm, including prolonged outages and debris cleanup. Early testimony focused on what broke down, what’s already changing, and how Nashville can be better prepared for the next major event. The commission is expected to collect community input and deliver recommendations on a longer timeline rather than rushing quick fixes.

Police seek suspects after gun-store burglary

Detectives are investigating a burglary at a West Nashville gun store where multiple AR-15-style rifles were reported stolen after suspects rammed a vehicle into the business to get inside. Police released details aimed at identifying the people involved and are asking the public to share any tips connected to the vehicle or the suspects’ movements.

Quick hits

• Nashville firefighters issued a reminder that brush burning is prohibited in Davidson County, urging residents to avoid activities that can spark fires as dry, windy conditions increase risk.

• At McCabe Golf Course, crews say debris removal and repairs are progressing, but portions of the facility remain closed while storm cleanup continues.

Sources

• https://wpln.org/post/the-boring-company-is-cleared-for-construction-days-after-nashville-residents-condemn-decadent-billionaire-access/
• https://www.wsmv.com/2026/02/23/its-not-witch-hunt-nashville-winter-storm-response-commission-holds-first-meeting/
• https://www.nashville.gov/departments/police/news/2-leos-fatally-shot-video-cruisers-damaged-street-takeover
• https://www.wsmv.com/2026/02/26/nashville-fire-warns-residents-about-dangers-brush-fires/
• https://www.wsmv.com/2026/02/25/winter-storm-cleanup-mccabe-golf-course-50-complete/