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 state governor announced his willingness to see Nashville Airport bear the name of the singer who died at the age of 80.
Tennessee Moves To Name Nashville International Airport After Dolly Parton
Tennessee is moving to place Dolly Parton’s name on Nashville International Airport, creating what state leaders hope will become a permanent tribute to the late country music legend’s artistic, cultural, and philanthropic legacy. Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport announced their intention Friday to name the airport in Parton’s honor. The announcement came three […] The post Tennessee Moves To Name Nashville International Airport…
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport officials are proposing to rename BNA in honor of country music icon Dolly Parton. Lee spoke with Parton’s team this week, and they expressed appreciation for the support behind
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.
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