Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority begins renaming airport after Parton
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted to begin the process of renaming Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, the late country music icon, following a unanimous vote on September 11, 2026.
The change required amending the authority's existing naming policy about the two-year posthumous waiting period before renaming any facility after a deceased person.
It's a heartfelt tribute to her impact on music and the city.
Fans collect over 150,000 petition signatures
Fans rallied behind the idea: over 150,000 signed a petition in just three days.
Tennessee's governor called it a perfect way to honor Parton's kindness and generosity.
The renaming will cost around $10 million, mostly covered by airport revenue, and officials are still deciding on details like whether to update the BNA airport code.