Nashville Airport Proposal to Honor Dolly Parton

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A proposal to rename the Nashville International Airport in Tennessee after Dolly Parton was announced by Governor Bill Lee. This proposal follows the death of the acclaimed country music star and Tennessee native, who passed away from cancer at the age of 80.

Governor Lee stated on Friday that renaming the airport would be a fitting honor for what he called ‘our state’s favorite daughter.’ He has already engaged in discussions about the proposal with representatives from Parton’s circle.

Renaming the airport might necessitate the Metro Nashville Airport Authority to reassess its existing naming policy. This policy permits naming facilities after individuals who have been deceased for at least two years. The governor’s office has announced that this proposal will be under review at the airport authority’s meeting scheduled for September 17.