Petition To Rename Nashville Airport After Dolly Parton Takes Off
Summary
After Dolly Parton's death at age 80, a petition has gained over 70,000 signatures to rename Nashville International Airport in her honor. The campaign highlights Parton's musical career and her philanthropic work, and it has grown especially after a proposal to name the airport after President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- Dolly Parton died at age 80 after a short battle with cancer.
- A petition launched in January 2025 calls for renaming Nashville International Airport to "Dolly Parton International Airport."
- The petition was started by Nashville residents Lydia Popovich and Dan Dion.
- The campaign gained momentum following a separate proposal to rename the airport after President Donald Trump.
- Parton is recognized for her music and the Imagination Library, a program that gave millions of books to children.
- Over 70,000 people have signed the petition so far.
- Singer Sheryl Crow publicly supported renaming the airport in honor of Parton.
- Rapper Eminem shared a letter from Parton praising his music, showing her wide influence beyond country music.
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