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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Tennessee Governor Plans To Rename Nashville Airport For Dolly Parton
As the world mourns Dolly Parton, Tennessee has plans to immortalize the late Queen of Country while welcoming visitors to Music City. On Friday, Gov. Bill Lee’s office announced a partnership with the Nashville International Airport (BNA) in conversations with Parton’s team to rename the airport in honor of the 11x Grammy-winning country pop/songstress, who died at age 80 on Tuesday. The Metro Nashville Airport Authority will discuss its nami…
The proposal is being considered on September 17, but it runs afoul of the two-year rule after death.
Nashville Honors Dolly Parton by Renaming Airport in Her Memory
"Dolly Parton's extraordinary life is forever woven into the fabric of our state," says Gov. Bill Lee The post Nashville Honors Dolly Parton by Renaming Airport in Her Memory appeared first on TheWrap.
Nashville Airport Could Be Renamed for Dolly Parton, Tennessee Governor Announces
Country music icon, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton dedicated her life to giving back to her home state of Tennessee, and now, three days after her death, her state is ready to give back to her, renewing an earlier proposal to rename the Nashville International Airport in her honor. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the […]
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Washington ExaminerTennessee pushes to change the name of Nashville International Airport to honor Dolly Parton after her death
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