Nashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal
The proposal follows a petition with more than 155,000 signatures and would require airport authority approval and federal sign-off.
- 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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Nashville Airport Could Be Renamed for Dolly Parton, Tennessee Governor Announces
Country music icon, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton dedicated her life to giving back to her home state of Tennessee, and now, three days after her death, her state is ready to give back to her, renewing an earlier proposal to rename the Nashville International Airport in her honor. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the […]
Tennessee pushes to change the name of Nashville International Airport to honor Dolly Parton after her death
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proposes renaming Nashville airport after Dolly Parton - Regional Media News
(NASHVILLE) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee wants to honor Dolly Parton in a big way. Lee said he spoke with Parton's team about renaming Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly, which would create "a lasting tribute to her indelible legacy and the generations of [...]
Tennessee moves to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton days after beloved icon's death
Nashville International Airport may be renamed after Dolly Parton as Gov. Bill Lee and BNA officials announce the proposal following a Change.org petition with over 155,000 signatures.
Nashville Airport Plans to Change Its Name to Honor Dolly Parton—What Happens Next
The Nashville International Airport (BNA) might be undergoing a name change in honor of Dolly Parton. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee […] The post Nashville Airport Plans to Change Its Name to Honor Dolly Parton—What Happens Next appeared first on Just Jared - Celebrity News, Entertainment News & Photos.
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