Tennessee moves to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton days after beloved icon's death
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced plans to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton following a petition with over 155,000 signatures.
TL;DR
- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is proposing to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton.
- The proposal follows a groundswell of public support, including a Change.org petition with over 155,000 signatures.
- Dolly Parton's team has expressed appreciation and openness to further discussion regarding the renaming.
- State officials, including State Rep. Todd Warner and Council member Russ Bradford, are supporting the initiative.
- The Metro Nashville Airport Authority will discuss the proposal at their meeting on September 17.
- Parton had previously requested lawmakers withdraw a bill to erect a statue of her, citing inappropriateness during challenging times.