Monthly News Updates
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Rail Updates
July 2006 (pdf)
June 2006 Update (pdf)
May 2006 Update (pdf)
April 2006 Update (pdf)
March 2006 Update (pdf)
February 2006 Update (pdf)
January 2006 Update (pdf)
December 2005 Update (pdf)
November 2005 Update (pdf)
October 2005 Update (pdf)
September 2005 Update (pdf)
August 2005 Updated Business Plan (pdf)
August 2005 Update (pdf)
July 2005 Update (pdf)
May 2005 Update (pdf)
April 12, 2005 Construction Update (pdf)
February 2005 Update (pdf)
PUBLIC HEARING to discuss proposed changes required to implement Music City Star East Corridor Rail project - Tuesday, January 11, 2005, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Metropolitan Transit Authority Conference Room, 130 Nestor Street, Nashville, TN 37210
January 2005 Update (pdf)
December 2004 Update (pdf)
November 2004 Update (pdf)
October 2004 Update (pdf)
September 2004 Update (pdf)
July 2004 Business Plan (large pdf file)
June 2004 Update (pdf)
May 2004 Update (pdf)
April 2004 Update (pdf)
March 2004 Update (pdf)
January 2004 Update (pdf)
East Corridor Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes
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Press Updates
May, 2006 -- RTA Seeks Commuter Input (pdf)
May, 2006 -- RTA Secures Self Insured Retention Fund (pdf)
February, 2006—APTA newsletter, Passenger Transport, Page 1 (pdf)
February, 2006—APTA newsletter, Passenger Transport, Page 2 (pdf)
November, 2005 -- $6 Million Funding Approved (pdf)
October, 2005 -- McKissick Named Marketing Coordinator (pdf)
June 23, 2005—Music City Star Donelson & Hermitage Station Groundbreaking Ceremonies Held (pdf w/photos)
June 21, 2005—Music City Star Lebanon Station Groundbreaking Ceremony Held (pdf w/photo)
June 16, 2005—Music City Star Mt. Juliet Station Groundbreaking Ceremony Held (pdf w/photo)
March 24, 2005—Music City Star Construction Alert (pdf)
March 22, 2005—Music City Star Stations Put Out to Bid (pdf)
March 15, 2005—Music City Star Construction Update (pdf)
February 25, 2005—Freight Train Incident Damages Music City Star Construction Equipment (pdf)
February 16, 2005—Commuter Rail Director Selected for Music City Star (pdf)
January 27, 2005—Music City Star on track to bring commuters to Nashville WKRN - Channel 2 Video
You'll need a version of Windows Media Player 7 or higher to view the video. If you need to download it, go to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/mediaplayer/en/default.asp. The video player is supported by Microsoft IE 5.0 and above.
January 7, 2005—The City Paper - Commuter transport / Train specifics emerge
November 17, 2004—Music City Star Construction Update (pdf)
October 20, 2004—The City Paper - Commuter rail rolls in by '05
October 7, 2004—The Tennessean - Rail-line stations could spur new retail
September 30, 2004—The Tennessean - Work on commuter rail to begin within 6 weeks
September 27, 2004—Music City Star Construction Contracts Approved (pdf)
September 15, 2004—New Logo for Music City Star Approved (pdf)
September 10, 2004—The Tennessean, Editorial - Stuck on the interstate? Demand mass transit
August 19, 2004—The Nashville City Paper - Commuter rail construction on track
August 18, 2004—The Tennessean - Donelson, Hermitage residents study commuter rail's pros, cons
July 24, 2004—The Tennessean - Rail advocates defend business plan's figures
July 22, 2004—News Channel 5 - Commuter Rail Plans Back On Track
July 22, 2004—The Tennessean - Nashville-Lebanon rail wins crucial state OK
July 21, 2004—Music City Star Goes Full Speed Ahead (pdf)
June 2004—Mass Transit Magazine - Commuter Rail Developments 2004
May 19, 2004—Music City Star selected as name for new Commuter Rail System (pdf)
January 26, 2004—Shumate Promoted to Rail Project Manager at Regional Transportation Authority (pdf)
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May, 2006 -- RTA Seeks Commuter Input (pdf)
May, 2006 -- RTA Secures Self Insured Retention Fund (pdf)
February, 2006—APTA newsletter, Passenger Transport, Page 1 (pdf)
February, 2006—APTA newsletter, Passenger Transport, Page 2 (pdf)
November, 2005 -- $6 Million Funding Approved (pdf)
October, 2005 -- McKissick Named Marketing Coordinator (pdf)
June 23, 2005—Music City Star Donelson & Hermitage Station Groundbreaking Ceremonies Held (pdf w/photos)
June 21, 2005—Music City Star Lebanon Station Groundbreaking Ceremony Held (pdf w/photo)
June 16, 2005—Music City Star Mt. Juliet Station Groundbreaking Ceremony Held (pdf w/photo)
March 24, 2005—Music City Star Construction Alert (pdf)
March 22, 2005—Music City Star Stations Put Out to Bid (pdf)
March 15, 2005—Music City Star Construction Update (pdf)
February 25, 2005—Freight Train Incident Damages Music City Star Construction Equipment (pdf)
February 16, 2005—Commuter Rail Director Selected for Music City Star (pdf)
January 27, 2005—Music City Star on track to bring commuters to Nashville WKRN - Channel 2 Video
You'll need a version of Windows Media Player 7 or higher to view the video. If you need to download it, go to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/mediaplayer/en/default.asp. The video player is supported by Microsoft IE 5.0 and above.
January 7, 2005—The City Paper - Commuter transport / Train specifics emerge
November 17, 2004—Music City Star Construction Update (pdf)
October 20, 2004—The City Paper - Commuter rail rolls in by '05
October 7, 2004—The Tennessean - Rail-line stations could spur new retail
September 30, 2004—The Tennessean - Work on commuter rail to begin within 6 weeks
September 27, 2004—Music City Star Construction Contracts Approved (pdf)
September 15, 2004—New Logo for Music City Star Approved (pdf)
September 10, 2004—The Tennessean, Editorial - Stuck on the interstate? Demand mass transit
August 19, 2004—The Nashville City Paper - Commuter rail construction on track
August 18, 2004—The Tennessean - Donelson, Hermitage residents study commuter rail's pros, cons
July 24, 2004—The Tennessean - Rail advocates defend business plan's figures
July 22, 2004—News Channel 5 - Commuter Rail Plans Back On Track
July 22, 2004—The Tennessean - Nashville-Lebanon rail wins crucial state OK
July 21, 2004—Music City Star Goes Full Speed Ahead (pdf)
June 2004—Mass Transit Magazine - Commuter Rail Developments 2004
May 19, 2004—Music City Star selected as name for new Commuter Rail System (pdf)
January 26, 2004—Shumate Promoted to Rail Project Manager at Regional Transportation Authority (pdf)
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