Nashville to rename its airport in honor of Dolly Parton
Prompted by a petition that immediately began making the rounds in the aftermath of Parton's death, Tennessee's governor announced the plans on Friday.
Nashville plans to rename its airport in honor of the late country music icon Dolly Parton. Governor Bill Lee announced the decision following a petition that gained immediate traction after Parton's death. The airport, currently known as Nashville International, will bear the name of Tennessee's favorite daughter. Dolly Parton was born and passed away in Tennessee, and her life was deeply intertwined with Nashville's country music scene.
The airport authority will need to approve the change, but given Parton's popularity, it is expected to be a smooth process. This tribute is just one of many inspired by Parton's life, including social media posts and theaters showing her movies to raise funds for her literacy program, the Dollywood Foundation.
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