Tennessee governor backs plan to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton

Tennessee governor backs plan to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton

Governor Bill Lee and the Metro Nashville Airport Authority chief endorsed a petition to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton, with the proposal slated for a September board meeting. The move follows a petition that gathered public support for honoring the late singer.

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Nashville International Airport Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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29 août 2026
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Tennessee governor says he backs airport name change to honor Dolly Parton
Tennessee governor says he backs airport name change to honor Dolly Parton

The Guardian • 29 août 20h00

Governor Bill Lee said he backs a proposal to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of the late singer Dolly Parton, with the decision to be considered by the airport authority in September.

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Dolly Parton: Tennessee Governor Proposes Plan To Rename Airport After Music Icon
Dolly Parton: Tennessee Governor Proposes Plan To Rename Airport After Music Icon

TMZ • 29 août 14h12

Governor Bill Lee said the state will propose renaming Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton, following a petition that has gathered more than 164,000 signatures.

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Tennessee moves to rename Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton’s honor
Tennessee moves to rename Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton’s honor

NBC News • 29 août 02h49

Governor Bill Lee and the Metro Nashville Airport Authority announced plans to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of the late singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, with a decision slated for a September meeting.

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28 août 2026
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Tennessee governor plans to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton
Tennessee governor plans to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton

BBC • 28 août 23h06

Governor Bill Lee announced plans to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of the late country singer Dolly Parton, pending approval from local authorities and the FAA.

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Nashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee Gov. Lee's proposal
Nashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee Gov. Lee's proposal

CBS News • 28 août 21h30

Governor Bill Lee suggested that Nashville International Airport be renamed for the late singer Dolly Parton, a proposal that will be considered by the airport authority in September.

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Push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton gets a boost from Tennessee’s governor
Push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton gets a boost from Tennessee’s governor

AP News • 28 août 19h18

Governor Bill Lee and the airport authority chief supported a petition to rename Nashville International Airport for Dolly Parton, with the proposal to be considered at a September meeting.

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Gov. Bill Lee, BNA announce plan to name Nashville airport in honor of Dolly Parton
Gov. Bill Lee, BNA announce plan to name Nashville airport in honor of Dolly Parton

WSMV • 28 août 18h18

Governor Bill Lee and the Metro Nashville Airport Authority will discuss a proposal to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton at a meeting on Sept. 17.

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