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Push to rename Nashville Airport after Dolly Parton gets backing of Tennessee governor
Gov. Bill Lee announced a partnership with Nashville International Airport with the intent to rename it for Dolly Parton.
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- Why it matters
- If successful, the renamed airport would make Parton the first female solo artist to have a major U.S. airport named after her, marking a shift in how the state honors public figures.
- Most affected
- Visitors and residents using Nashville International Airport — Would reference Dolly Parton in daily transportation and navigation of the airport.
- Likely next
- Whether the airport authority approves the rename and whether any formal process or vote is required to complete the change.