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'Dolly Parton International' Push Has Growing Bipartisan Momentum
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Eli Motycka , as published by Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)
· August 28, 2026
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Key points The effort involves renaming an airport after Dolly Parton, with a growing bipartisan support. The effort to memorialize Dolly Parton with an airport rename appears to be moving forward, with support from various officials and a visible promotional campaign.
A push to memorialize a Tennessee icon is gaining momentum. The effort involves renaming an airport after Dolly Parton, with a growing bipartisan support. A plane promoting a petition for the rename has flown over the Capitol.
The mayor and governor have weighed in on the proposal. Further details about the petition and the proposed airport rename are available from the source.
The effort to memorialize Dolly Parton with an airport rename appears to be moving forward, with support from various officials and a visible promotional campaign.
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Category: government Published: August 28, 2026 Source: Nashville Scene (alt-weekly) Reading time: 1 min
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