Tennessee governor plans to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton
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Key Points:
- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced plans to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, following her death from cancer at age 80.
- The decision follows a popular online petition that gained nearly 160,000 signatures, calling for the airport to honor the country music icon born in rural Tennessee.
- Governor Lee emphasized Parton's deep connection to the state and her legacy of music, generosity, faith, and kindness as reasons for the tribute.
- The renaming requires approval from the Metro Nashville Airport Authority board and the Federal Aviation Administration, with a board meeting scheduled for 17 September.
- Dolly Parton was a celebrated artist with 10 Grammy awards and over 100 million records sold, joining a tradition of US airports named after famous musicians and celebrities.
