Nashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal
- On Friday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport announced plans to rename BNA in honor of Dolly Parton, creating a "lasting tribute to her indelible legacy" following the country music icon's death on Tuesday.
- Launched in January 2025, a grassroots petition garnered more than 155,000 signatures, gaining momentum after Parton's death; Democrats had previously proposed the country icon as an alternative to naming the facility for Donald Trump.
- The proposal must navigate strict naming policies requiring honorees be dead two years and faces estimated rebranding costs of about $10 million; officials also noted the potential airport code "DNA" is already claimed by a New Mexico airport.
- Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority CEO Doug Kreulen praised the proposal as reflecting Nashville's values, while Nashville Mayor Freddie OConnell called the idea "wonderful" and emphasized alignment with Parton's family wishes.
- The Airport Authority board will address the proposal and current naming policy at its meeting on Thursday, September 17, with further details regarding feasibility and implementation expected in the coming weeks.
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After a crowd of fans demanded that Nashville airport be renamed "Dolly Parton International Airport," Tennessee governor supports the proposal The post USA: Tennessee governor proposes that Nashville airport be named "Dolly Parton" appeared first on in.gr.
Nashville airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton, Tennessee's governor announces days after singer's demise
Fans are pushing to rename Nashville International Airport for Dolly Parton. Governor Bill Lee and airport authority officials support this name change. An online petition gained significant traction after Parton's recent passing. The airport authority will discuss the proposal and naming policy next month. This potential renaming honors Parton's enduring legacy and contributions to Tennessee.
Renamed Dolly Parton International Airport is Really Happening: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Announces Intention to Make the Change
Now Dolly Parton will be flying high! Tennessee governor Bill Lee announced that he and Nashville International Airport will move to change the name of BNA Airport to Dolly Parton International Airport. You know, if they’d told this when she was alive, she would have declined.. Lee says in a press release: “A lasting tribute […] The post Renamed Dolly Parton International Airport is Really Happening: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Announces Intenti…
(LPL) – Nashville International Airport could soon be named after one of Tennessee's most beloved and recognized figures. Governor Bill Lee and the Nashville International Airport (BNA) administration announced Friday their intention to rename the terminal to honor Dolly Parton, who passed away last year. […] The post Governor Bill Lee wants to rename Nashville airport in honor of Dolly Parton appeared first on La Prensa Latina Media.
Dolly Parton airport? Tennessee governor backs fans’ push to rename Nashville airport after country music icon
A campaign to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton has gained support from Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the airport authority's CEO, just days after the country music icon's death at 80.
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