Tennessee Governor Proposes Renaming Nashville Airport After Dolly Parton

Tennessee's governor has announced plans to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, who died in Nashville on August 25, 2026, at age 80. The proposal, if approved, would place Parton's name on one of the American South's busiest airports and the primary gateway to the city she called home. The renaming process has not yet been detailed.