Nashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal
- 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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TN Gov: We’re Renaming Nashville’s Airport For Dolly
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee writes via press release: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport, also known as BNA, announced their intent to name BNA in honor of Dolly Parton, creating a lasting tribute to her indelible legacy and the generations of people she inspired across Tennessee and around the world. Gov. Lee … The post TN Gov: We’re Renaming Nashville’s Airport For Dolly appeared first on Joe.My.God..
Red State Announces Plans To Honor Dolly Parton With Airport Name Change
Tennessee is moving to give Dolly Parton one of the biggest honors yet after her death, with state leaders backing a plan to rename Nashville International Airport after the country music legend. Gov. Bill Lee’s office announced Friday that it is working with Nashville International Airport on a proposal to rename BNA in Parton’s honor, […]
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