Tennessee Governor Pushes to Rename Airport After Dolly Parton | Dallas News

Tennessee’s governor is pushing to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, calling her the state’s “favorite daughter” and citing her global impact and deep ties to the region. The proposal follows a viral fan petition that surged past 157,000 signatures after her passing, with lawmakers and musicians rallying behind it. While the airport already celebrates country music, a key hurdle remains: Metro Nashville’s policy requiring at least two years of posthumous eligibility. The authority will review the proposal in September. Meanwhile, a bill to make September 25 “9 to 5” Day honors her iconic song, as the state seeks to immortalize her legacy in multiple ways. 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/eefbc5c645b882d7