A lease agreement between the state and The Boring Company was approved unanimously Thursday morning in executive subcommittee.The subcommittee’s meeting only had one item on the agenda, to allow for The Boring Company to set up shop in Lot 16 below the Tennessee State Capitol to begin work on the ‘Music City Loop.

Despite intense public outcry and questions, a state board approved a free land lease for The Boring Company's Nashville tunnel project. They can start digging at the state lot whenever they're ready.