Plan To Rename Nashville Airport After Dolly Parton Moves Forward
It looks like Dolly Parton is getting her own airport. Since January, fans have been campaigning to rename Tennessee's Nashville International Airport after the American icon, who was born in Tennessee. Since the her death on Tuesday (Aug. 25), the movement has only gained momentum. On Friday (Aug. 28), Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport (BNA) announced their intent…
Dolly Parton's beloved name is set to grace Nashville's airport following her passing. Since January, supporters have been advocating for the renaming of Tennessee's Nashville International Airport in honor of the iconic singer, who hails from Tennessee. The momentum for this change has surged since her death on Tuesday, August 25th. On Friday, August 28th, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport (BNA) confirmed their decision to rename the facility in Parton's memory.
Governor Lee expressed his sentiment, stating, "Dolly Parton's extraordinary life is forever woven into the fabric of our state." He added, "At a place where Tennessee welcomes the world, it is fitting that Nashville International Airport would bear the name of our state's favorite daughter and greet travelers with the enduring legacy of Dolly's music, generosity, faith, and kindness."
Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell echoed the sentiment in a social media post. He said, "Dolly was in the process of working with us on a remarkable hotel and museum — SongTeller — that she called her love letter to Nashville. Now it's our turn to share a love letter to Dolly — by renaming Nashville International Airport to Dolly Parton International Airport in Nashville."
The proposal will be deliberated at the Metro Nashville Airport Authority's meeting on September 17th.
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