Tennessee governor says he backs airport name change to honor Dolly Parton
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has expressed support for renaming the Nashville International Airport in honor of the late country music icon Dolly Parton. The proposal is set to be reviewed by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority in September.
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The move serves as a significant cultural tribute to a globally recognized figure who had a profound impact on the state's identity and music industry.
A mural of Dolly Parton in East Nashville, Tennessee, on Friday. Photograph: Justin Renfroe/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock A mural of Dolly Parton in East Nashville, Tennessee, on Friday. Photograph: Justin Renfroe/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock Dolly Parton Tennessee governor says he backs airport name change to honor Dolly Parton Bill Lee says he favors proposal to rename Nashville’s international airport after legendary country singer
Prefer the Guardian on Google Bill Lee, the Tennessee governor, on Friday said he favored a proposal to rename Nashville’s international airport after legendary country singer Dolly Parton , who died three days earlier at age 80.
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