Tennessee Proposes Renaming Nashville Airport in Honor of Dolly Parton
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Tennessee plans to rename Nashville airport after Dolly Parton Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) announced a proposal Friday to rename Nashville’s airport in honor of Dolly Parton, following the late country music star’s death earlier this week. “Dolly Parton’s extraordinary life is forever woven into the fabric of our state,” Lee said in a statement announcing this proposed change.  “From her rural mountain home…
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The Daily WireRepublican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Friday that the state plans to rename Nashville International Airport after country music icon Dolly Parton, calling the move a lasting tribute to her “indelible legacy” and the generations of people she inspired across Tennessee and around the world.
NBC NewsNashville International Airport could soon be renamed after Tennessee icon Dolly Parton, the governor and airport announced Friday.
PBS NewsHourTennessee's governor boosts fan-led push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton Long before 80-year-old Parton died Tuesday, fans in January 2025 started an online petition calling for officials to rename Nashville International Airport in her honor. It got renewed attention following Parton's death, jumping to more than 155,000 signatures Friday.
NPR NewsNashville-bound passengers could soon fly into Dolly Parton International Airport. Gov. Bill Lee has taken up a growing push to rename the airport for the late singer.
Washington ExaminerGov. Bill Lee (R-TN) announced a proposal Friday to rename Tennessee‘s largest airport after the late Dolly Parton, the legendary singer whose death earlier this week rocked millions of fans across the United States.
BreitbartA push by fans to rename Nashville’s airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking flight just days after the country music icon’s death.
Washington PostNashville airport may be renamed to honor Dolly Parton The Tennessee governor proposed the change after the beloved singer and state native died this week.
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Lee spoke with Parton’s team about the proposal this week and they expressed “their appreciation,” the governor said.
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The Daily WireLee said he spoke with Parton’s team about the proposal this week. According to the governor, Dolly’s team expressed appreciation for the “extraordinary outpouring” of support to honor Parton and said they were touched by the idea.
Washington ExaminerIn a press release, the governor’s office said Lee spoke with Dolly’s team about the proposal this week. Her team said they were touched by the idea and are open to continuing the conversation, according to Lee. In keeping with the way Parton lived her life, “her team believes she still has a special way of bringing people together for good, and they hope this tribute can be another example of that enduring legacy,” the release said.
BreitbartThe governor said he’s already discussed the idea with representatives for Parton.
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There are murals dedicated in her honor and the Empire State Building lit up in pink in remembrance of Parton. Fans are mourning the loss of a country music icon who not only changed the musical landscape but gave back to communities with her Imagination Library program and donations to develop the Moderna COVID vaccine.
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NBC NewsKnown beyond her music for her extravagant blonde hairdos, Southern charm, wit, generosity and kindness, Parton was beloved by generations. She was also a keen businesswoman and devoted philanthropist, creating the Dollywood Foundation for property relief and educational programs in East Tennessee, as well as Imagination Library, which mails free books to children around the world.
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The great Dolly Parton died earlier this week and tributes have poured in from across the country.
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ABC NewsStreams of Dolly Parton's music have skyrocketed since the country legend died on Tuesday
The Daily WireParton died Tuesday following a “brief battle with cancer,” her representatives revealed, as fans gathered outside her Nashville home to mourn the loss of one of country music’s most beloved stars.
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01 Washington Examiner Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority CEO Doug Kreulen said Parton’s life exemplified the values the airport seeks to nurture.
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02 NPR News Nashville Public Radio reported that flags will fly at half-staff for the next week to honor the death of Dolly Parton, who passed away at age 80. President Donald Trump announced that flags would be lowered at the White House and across the nation on Truth Social Tuesday, calling Parton "one of the greatest Country singers… EVER."
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03 Breitbart The change would make Parton the first woman whose name adorns one of America’s 50 busiest airports.
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04 The Daily Wire Born in Sevier County, Parton became a global icon whose music, wit, philanthropy, and unmistakable voice reflected the heart and soul of the Volunteer State. The Tennessee-born singer was hospitalized on Friday and died four days later at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, The Daily Wire reported.
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05 ABC News According to evolving data released early Friday afternoon by the industry data and analytics company Luminate, audio and video streams of Parton's discography skyrocketed 2,458% on the day of her death, compared to Monday — climbing from 1.2 million to 30.5 million in the U.S. And by Wednesday, that number rose to 46.3 million.
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