'Dolly Parton International': Petition to Rename Nashville Airport Gains Traction After TN Lawmaker Vows Support
The petition has surged past 130,000 signatures as supporters urge a tribute to Parton’s music, philanthropy and ties to Nashville.
- Following Dolly Parton's death on Tuesday, August 25, a petition to rename Nashville International Airport to "Dolly Parton International Airport" has surged, amassing more than 130,000 signatures.
- Tennesseans originally launched the campaign in January 2025 to honor a living legend, but support spiked after the 80-year-old country legend passed away at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center following a brief battle with cancer.
- Tennessee State Senator Todd Warner pledged to "definitely introduce legislation" for the renaming, while high-profile singer Sheryl Crow signed the petition to honor the late icon's legacy.
- Nashville International is honoring Parton by lighting its parking garages pink from Tuesday night through the weekend, with an airport spokesperson highlighting her contributions to music and philanthropy.
- Millions of people globally have flocked to social media to praise the late icon, reflecting a massive renewed push to establish the facility as a tribute to her contributions to music, philanthropy, and Nashville.
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n1info.rsThe petition collected more than 70,000 signatures in just a few days, and its initiators highlight Dolly Parton's contribution to music, film and humanitarian work.
Dolly Parton’s death renews push to rename Nashville airport in her honor
Nashville’s airport could become Dolly Parton International under a growing push to rename BNA for the late singer. But an official change would be at least two years away. A petition for the name change started a year and a half ago, as an alternative to a GOP proposal to rename the airport after President Donald Trump. Less than 48 hours after Parton’s passing, the petition surged in popularity, amassing more than 100,000 additional signatures…
Petition to Rename Nashville Airport After Dolly Parton Gains Momentum
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. A Change.org petition seeking to rename Nashville International Airport in honour of country music icon Dolly Parton has gained significant support following her death, with nearly 127,000 signatures collected so far, Billboard reported. Entertainment News | Petition to Rename Nashville Airport After Dolly Parton Gains Momentum.
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