Tennessee Governor Increases Support for Renaming Nashville Airport After Dolly Parton
Tennessee's governor has increased support for a proposal to rename the Nashville airport in honor of Dolly Parton.

Nashville, TN, August 28, 2026 —
Support for a proposal to rename the Nashville International Airport (BNA) in honor of the iconic entertainer Dolly Parton has reportedly increased, with Tennessee’s governor now showing greater backing for the initiative.
The specifics of how this increased support has manifested or the exact timeline for any potential renaming process were not detailed in the provided information.
Dolly Parton, a globally recognized singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, has deep ties to Tennessee, particularly through her career originating in the Great Smoky Mountains and her ongoing charitable work in the state, such as the Imagination Library program.
The current name of the airport is Nashville International Airport. The proposal to rename it after Parton has been a subject of discussion, and the governor’s heightened support marks a development in this ongoing conversation.
Further details regarding the legislative process, any associated costs, or the precise nature of the governor’s endorsement were not immediately available.
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