Nashville airport one step closer to being renamed for Dolly Parton after unanimous vote

Nashville International Airport is moving forward with a potential renaming after the late Dolly Parton, following a unanimous vote by its board. This decision needs approval from the Federal Aviation Administration, and the airport authority is working on how to incorporate Parton’s name and legacy. Governor Bill Lee proposed the change, highlighting Parton’s contributions to Tennessee.

• The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 to begin the process of renaming the airport after Dolly Parton.
• The name change requires final approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.
• Governor Bill Lee proposed the renaming, citing Dolly Parton’s legacy of music, generosity, faith, and kindness.
• An online petition to rename the airport after Parton has over 175,000 signatures.
• Nashville International Airport’s current code is BNA, named after Col. Harry S. Berry.