Nashville airport one step closer to being renamed for Dolly Parton after unanimous vote

Updated on: September 11, 2026 / 4:29 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Nashville airport one step closer to being renamed for Dolly Parton after unanimous vote

TL;DR

  • The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 to begin the process of renaming the airport after Dolly Parton.
  • The name change requires final approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.
  • Governor Bill Lee proposed the renaming, citing Dolly Parton's legacy of music, generosity, faith, and kindness.
  • An online petition to rename the airport after Parton has over 175,000 signatures.
  • Nashville International Airport's current code is BNA, named after Col. Harry S. Berry.