Tennessee's governor boosts fan-led push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton
Long before 80-year-old Parton died Tuesday, fans in January 2025 started an online petition calling for officials to rename Nashville International Airport in her honor. It got renewed attention following Parton's death, jumping to more than 155,000 signatures Friday.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: PBS NewsHour · Aug 28, 2026 at 5:28 PM ET
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Tennessee's governor boosts fan-led push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton(opens original report in a new tab)The HillTier B
Tennessee plans to rename Nashville airport after Dolly Parton(opens original report in a new tab)Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) announced a proposal Friday to rename Nashville’s airport in honor of Dolly Parton, following the late country music star’s death earlier this week. “Dolly Parton’s extraordinary life is… — The Hill
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Nashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton under new proposal(opens original report in a new tab)The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor. — CBS News
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