Dolly Parton to Rename Nashville Airport | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

Tennessee’s governor is pushing to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, a move sparked by heartfelt conversations with her team and backed by a fan petition that’s already gathered over 150,000 signatures. Governor Bill Lee sees Dolly as an essential part of Tennessee’s story, arguing that renaming the airport — where the state meets the world — honors its most beloved daughter. The proposal is now headed to the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority for a September 17th vote, while State Rep. Todd Warner plans to introduce legislation to make it official. This moment…