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.
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.
Associated PressNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville International Airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee’s governor.
ReutersTennessee intends to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton, Governor says - Reuters Tennessee intends to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton, Governor says Reuters
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.
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.
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In 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.
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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.
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The Metro Nashville Airport Authority is set to consider both its naming policy and the proposal at its Sept. 17 meeting, local outlet WSMV reported.
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Associated PressThe change could require the Metro Nashville Airport Authority to revisit its naming policy. The policy currently states that airport properties should only be named for people who have been dead for at least two years.
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01 ABC News Streams of Dolly Parton's music have skyrocketed since the country legend died on Tuesday
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02 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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03 The Daily Wire Based in the heart of Music City, BNA is one of America’s fastest-growing airports and welcomed a record 26.7 million passengers during the last fiscal year. An online petition calling for the airport to be renamed after Parton’s passing has amassed more than 150,000 signatures.
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04 RealClearPolitics Dolly Parton Leaves Us Wanting More
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