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Meet the Nashville Dolly Parton fans who launched the petition to rename the airport to honor her
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Robb Coles , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The number of signatures has surged recently, with 90,000 added since the celebrity's passing. A petition has gained significant support, with around 140,000 signatures collected so far.
A petition has gained significant support, with around 140,000 signatures collected so far. The idea to rename an airport after a famous figure originated during a trip to another city. This concept was inspired by an existing airport named after a legendary musician.
Two fans, who work in comedy and travel frequently, launched the petition last year. They are advocating for a name change to honor a beloved celebrity. Further details about the petition and its supporters are available from the source.
The number of signatures has surged recently, with 90,000 added since the celebrity's passing.
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Category: parks Published: August 27, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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