Nashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal
The proposal follows a petition with more than 150,000 signatures and could require airport board, state and federal approval.
- 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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The proposal seeks for Nashville International Airport to be named after the country music star. The initiative, which has more than 150,000 support firms, will still have to be approved by the authorities.
Tennessee’s Governor Moves to Rename Nashville Airport After The Late Dolly Parton * The Gateway Pundit * by Ben Kew
Nashville International Airport could soon bear the name of one of Tennessee’s most beloved figures, with state leaders backing a proposal to rename the airport in honor of Dolly Parton. The post Tennessee’s Governor Moves to Rename Nashville Airport After The Late Dolly Parton appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
Tennessee Announces Plan to Rename Nashville International Airport to Honor Dolly Parton
Tennessee is moving to give country music legend Dolly Parton one of the state’s most prominent honors following her death, with officials backing a plan to rename Nashville International Airport in her memory. The post Tennessee Announces Plan to Rename Nashville International Airport to Honor Dolly Parton appeared first on Slay News.
Several Dolly fans have signed a petition to have the name of the Nashville airport changed.
Dolly Parton International: Nashville's Airport May Get A New Name, And I'm All For It
Country superstar Dolly Parton tragically passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80. She's an absolute legend who was widely loved, and she had a huge impact on the country music scene. There's now a serious proposal to honor her at the airport that's home to country music.
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