Nashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee Gov. Lee's proposal
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Key Points:
- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proposed renaming Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton shortly after the country music legend died at age 80.
- The proposal aligns with a petition signed by over 157,000 fans, gaining increased support since Parton's death, and has backing from state Rep. Todd Warner and singer Sheryl Crow.
- Nashville International Airport already celebrates country music culture with features like the Country Music Hall of Fame and live performances from the Grand Ole Opry.
- The airport authority's current policy requires individuals to be deceased for at least two years before naming rights are granted, which may need revisiting for this proposal.
- The naming proposal and policy will be discussed at the Metro Nashville Airport Authority meeting scheduled for September 17.
