Nashville Pushes to Rename Airport After Dolly Parton | Panama City Beach News

A petition to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton is exploding in popularity, now with over 128,000 signatures—and a state lawmaker is ready to turn it into law. Originally sparked by a comedian who sees it as Nashville’s heartfelt tribute to the icon who embodies Music City, the push gained momentum after her passing. The same lawmaker who once backed renaming the airport after Donald Trump is now championing Dolly, believing her legacy could unite both sides of the aisle. But there’s a catch: Tennessee’s rules require a figure to be deceased for at least two years and have a strong aviation connection—questions remain whether Dolly qualifies, or if the rules will bend for a legend who shaped the state’s soul. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6f0d7924d70c8f08