Nashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee Gov. Lee's proposal

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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has proposed renaming Nashville International Airport to Dolly Parton International Airport.
The proposal is supported by a popular online petition with over 157,000 signatures.
Tennessee state Rep. Todd Warner and singer Sheryl Crow also back the petition.
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority's policy requires individuals to be deceased for at least two years to be named on airport property.
The airport authority will discuss the proposal and naming policy on September 17.
Dolly Parton is a beloved Tennessee native, known for her music, acting, and philanthropy.
Other Tennessee efforts to honor Parton include designating September 25 as "9 to 5" Day.

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