Nashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton under new proposal
Summary
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee proposed renaming Nashville International Airport after country music star Dolly Parton, who died recently at age 80. The idea has support from many fans and local leaders and will be discussed by the airport authority in September.Key Facts
- Gov. Bill Lee suggested naming Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton.
- Dolly Parton died at age 80 from cancer.
- More than 157,000 people signed a petition to rename the airport for her.
- The airport already honors country music with exhibits and live shows.
- The naming policy currently requires people to have been dead for at least two years.
- The airport authority will discuss the proposal and policy on September 17.
- Other airports named for celebrities include President Donald J. Trump International Airport and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
- Tennessee Senator Jessie Seal proposed a “9 to 5” Day to honor Parton’s song and legacy.
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