Gov. Lee Proposes Dolly Parton Airport
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee wants to rename Nashville's airport for Dolly Parton.
August 28, 2026 · Updated Aug 28, 9:07pm ET
Seattle TimesPush to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton gets a boost from Tennessee’s governor
CBS NewsNashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee Gov. Lee's proposal
Washington TimesNashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal
CNNNashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal
Associated PressPush to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton gets a boost from Tennessee's governor
FOX NewsTennessee moves to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton days after beloved icon's death
HuffPostDolly Parton Might Get Something Big Named After Her
BBC NewsTennessee governor plans to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton
Just the NewsTennessee governor moves to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton
MEDIAiteBill Lee Announces Plans to Rename BNA for Dolly Parton
DeadlineTennessee Governor Plans To Rename Nashville Airport For Dolly Parton
The Daily WireTennessee Unveils Major Plan To Honor Dolly Parton’s Legacy
Joe.My.God.TN Gov: We’re Renaming Nashville’s Airport For Dolly
VarietyNashville Airport Could Be Renamed for Dolly Parton, Tennessee Governor Announces
TownhallThis Airport Will Likely Be Renamed After Dolly Parton
Western JournalTennessee Governor Announces Plan to Rename Nashville Airport in Honor of Dolly Parton
RedStateTN Announces Plans to Name Airport After 'State’s Favorite Daughter,' Dolly Parton
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What happened
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee
Bill LeeAmerican businessman and politician (born 1959) and Nashville International Airport announced an intent to rename Nashville International Airport, also known as BNA, in honor of Dolly Parton
Dolly PartonAmerican singer-songwriter (1946–2026). Lee’s proposal came after Parton, a Tennessee-born country music star, died Tuesday of cancer at age 80. The move follows an online petition that drew more than 150,000 signatures urging the airport to take Parton’s name. Lee said he discussed the proposal with Parton’s team this week, and her representatives expressed appreciation and openness to the idea.
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