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 the airport authority to revisit its naming policy.
- 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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Commentary: Either Tennessee is going to be like Dolly, or it’s not – The Tennessee Tribune
The move to rename the Nashville Airport for what Governor Bill Lee termed “Tennessee’s favorite daughter,” humanitarian and entertainer Dolly Parton, is the right thing to do, and, for the right reasons. I can’t think of anyone who was more universally adored, kind, generous, or talented than the phenomenal Ms. Parton. She was in a league of her own. Before we get too far gone, however, I’d like to offer some fodder for conversation. As a nativ…
NEWS HEADLINES: Tenn. Gov. Lee intends to rename Nashville International Airport for Dolly Parton – One America News Network
(L) Dolly Parton performed with Brad Paisley at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. 2/21/01. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) / (R) photo via: Nashville International Airport OAN Staff Katherine Mosack9:52 AM – Saturday, August 29, 2026 Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport have partnered to rename Nashville International Airport (BNA) in honor of late country music legend Dolly Parton.…
Nashville airport to be renamed for Dolly Parton after petition reaches over 160,000 signatures
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said it was "fitting" that the airport would "bear the name of our state’s favourite daughter" The post Nashville airport to be renamed for Dolly Parton after petition reaches over 160,000 signatures appeared first on NME.
Dolly Parton airport coming to popular city, governor announces
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport (BNA) announced Friday plans to rename the facility Dolly Parton International after the late country music legend, who died earlier this week at 80 years old.
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