Tennessee moves to rename Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton’s honor - NBC News
Tennessee officials are moving to rename the Nashville International Airport in honor of the late country music legend Dolly Parton. The proposal follows her recent passing and has received widespread support from the public and local government.
Why it matters
The renaming serves as a cultural tribute to a significant American icon and reflects the state's desire to preserve her legacy.
Nashville International Airport could soon be renamed after Tennessee icon Dolly Parton, the governor and airport announced Friday. The beloved country legend and philanthropist, who hailed from rural Tennessee, died Tuesday at the age of 80. The airport and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the intent to name the airport in her honor to create “a lasting tribute to her indelible legacy and the generations of people she inspired across Tennessee and around the world,” they said in a news release. Lee spoke with Parton’s team about the proposal this week and they expressed “their appreciation,” the governor said. “Dolly Parton’s extraordinary life is forever woven into the fabric of our state,” Lee said. “From her rural mountain home in East Tennessee to global stages, Dolly carried the Volunteer Spirit with her.
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