Tennessee Governor Proposes Renaming Nashville International Airport After Dolly Parton
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has proposed renaming Nashville International Airport to honor country music star Dolly Parton, a native of the state, following her recent passing.
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 28, 2026 —
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has put forth a proposal to rename Nashville International Airport (BNA) in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton.
The suggestion, made by Governor Lee, aims to recognize Parton, a native of Tennessee, for her significant contributions to music and her cultural impact. The proposal comes in the wake of her recent passing, although the summary does not specify a date for this event.
The current name of the airport is Nashville International Airport. The potential change would rename it to something that includes Dolly Parton’s name, though the exact wording of the proposed new name was not provided in the summary.
No further details were available regarding the timeline for considering this proposal, the legislative process involved, or any potential public reaction. The summary also did not specify if any prior discussions or decisions had been made regarding such a renaming, or the specific entity responsible for approving airport name changes. The contractor’s name for any renaming process was not provided.
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