Nashville Airport Authority Votes Unanimously to Change Name to Honor Dolly Parton

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority has unanimously voted to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton. While a final name has not been determined, the authority is working on incorporating Parton’s legacy into the airport’s identity. This decision is seen as a fitting tribute to Parton’s impact on Tennessee and beyond.

• Nashville International Airport will be renamed to honor Dolly Parton.
• The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously (6-0) for the name change.
• Specific changes to incorporate Parton’s name and legacy are still being determined.
• Tennessee Governor Bill Lee supported the initiative, calling Parton ‘our state’s favorite daughter’.
• Parton’s team expressed appreciation for the tribute and its potential to bring people together.
• Dolly Parton, a renowned singer, author, and actress, passed away last month at age 80 after a battle with cancer.
• The airport’s official X account celebrated the decision.