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Tennessee moves to rename Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton’s honor
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· August 29, 2026
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Key points The airport in question is currently known as Nashville International Airport. A proposal has been made to rename an airport in honor of Dolly Parton.
A proposal has been made to rename an airport in honor of Dolly Parton. The airport in question is currently known as Nashville International Airport.
Further details about the proposal are available from NBC News.
The source reports that the state of Tennessee is behind the move to rename the airport, but additional information about the proposal's status and potential timeline is not provided here.
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Category: Local ·
Published: August 29, 2026 ·
Source: NBC News ·
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