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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proposes renaming Nashville airport after Dolly Parton

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Friends and fans of Dolly Parton around the world celebrate her life and legacy

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ByAngeline Jane Bernabe

August 28, 2026, 7:22 PM

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee wants to honor Dolly Parton in a big way.

Lee said he spoke with Parton's team about renaming Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly, which would create "a lasting tribute to her indelible legacy and the generations of people she inspired across Tennessee and around the world."

The Nashville International Airport in Nashville, Tenn., March 11, 2024.
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