Tennessee's governor boosts fan-led push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton
Summary
Tennessee’s governor and Nashville airport officials support renaming Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton following her death. A petition with over 155,000 signatures asks for this change, which would make Parton the first woman to have her name on one of the nation’s 50 busiest airports.Key Facts
- Dolly Parton died recently at age 80.
- Fans started an online petition in January 2025 to rename Nashville's airport after her.
- The petition gained renewed attention after her death and now has more than 155,000 signatures.
- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Nashville airport CEO support the idea.
- The airport authority will discuss the renaming proposal at its September 17 meeting.
- Renaming would make Parton the first woman with her name on a top 50 busiest U.S. airport.
- Current policy requires people to be deceased for at least two years before naming airport property after them.
- Dolly Parton was a beloved country music star and actress, known for hits like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You."
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