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Gov. Lee proposes renaming Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Holly Lehren , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The petition, which was started in 2025, has seen a surge in signatures recently. A proposal has been made to rename an airport after a Tennessee icon.
A proposal has been made to rename an airport after a Tennessee icon. This idea has gained significant support, with a large number of people signing a petition in favor of the change. The petition, which was started in 2025, has seen a surge in signatures recently.
The proposal is expected to be discussed at a meeting in September. A decision has not yet been made, and the current naming policy will be considered.
Further information about the proposal and the petition is available, including the total number of signatures collected so far.
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Category: Local Published: August 28, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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