Tennessee backs renaming Nashville airport in Dolly Parton’s honour
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Tennessee officials have formally aligned behind plans to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, with Governor Bill Lee and the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority endorsing the proposal. The announcement follows Parton’s reported death and would turn the airport into a lasting public tribute to her cultural influence, philanthropy and connection to the state.
A meeting is scheduled for 17 September to determine the next steps, while the future of the airport’s BNA code remains unclear. If approved, Parton would be the second American musician to have an airport named after them, after Louis Armstrong, and the first woman to receive the honour in the United States.
- Tennessee backs renaming Nashville airport after Dolly Parton.
- Officials will discuss next steps on 17 September.
- BNA’s airport code may remain unchanged.
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Dolly Parton is a singer, songwriter and actor who grew up in rural Tennessee and became one of the best-known figures in country music. Her career has included international hits, film roles and businesses linked to the Smoky Mountains, while she has remained closely associated with her home state.
Nashville is a major centre for country music and is often called “Music City”, with its airport serving millions of visitors each year. Naming public places after prominent people is usually intended to recognise a lasting connection to a city or region.
Airport names and their three-letter codes are separate matters: Nashville International Airport’s code, BNA, is used by airlines, passengers and air-traffic systems. Changing a name can require decisions by local airport authorities and other bodies, while a code change would involve aviation organisations and extensive practical updates.
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Originally published by Rolling Stone as “Tennessee Plans to Rename Nashville Airport After Dolly Parton”.