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Tennessee lawmaker vows to file bill to rename airport after Dolly Parton amid growing petition
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Liz DeSantis , as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· August 27, 2026
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Key points The petition aims to honor the Tennessee icon by renaming Nashville International Airport in her name. A petition to rename an airport after Dolly Parton is gaining momentum following her death.
A petition to rename an airport after Dolly Parton is gaining momentum following her death. The petition aims to honor the Tennessee icon by renaming Nashville International Airport in her name.
A state lawmaker has announced plans to turn the effort into legislation, filing a bill to rename the airport. Further details about the proposed bill and the petition's progress are available.
The lawmaker's decision to file legislation comes as the petition gains new support, though specific details about the bill's timing and content are not provided.
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Category: Local Published: August 27, 2026 Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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