Tennessee's governor boosts fan-led push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
Tennessee’s governor and Nashville airport officials support renaming Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton following her death. A petition with over 155,000 signatures asks for this change, which would make Parton the first woman to have her name on one of the nation’s 50 busiest airports.Key Facts
- Dolly Parton died recently at age 80.
- Fans started an online petition in January 2025 to rename Nashville's airport after her.
- The petition gained renewed attention after her death and now has more than 155,000 signatures.
- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Nashville airport CEO support the idea.
- The airport authority will discuss the renaming proposal at its September 17 meeting.
- Renaming would make Parton the first woman with her name on a top 50 busiest U.S. airport.
- Current policy requires people to be deceased for at least two years before naming airport property after them.
- Dolly Parton was a beloved country music star and actress, known for hits like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You."
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