Nashville airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton

musicSep 11, 2026263,043

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously Friday to begin the process of renaming Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton. The MNAA resolution directs president and CEO Doug Kreulen to immediately start the change process in consultation with and subject to approval of Dolly Parton’s estate and other appropriate entities, and to produce a timeline, implementation plan, and cost estimates. A final name has not been determined; the board said it is "working closely with the appropriate parties to thoughtfully determine how Dolly Parton’s name and legacy will be incorporated." Nashville International is currently identified as BNA, a reference to its original name Berry Field, which honored Col. Harry Smith Berry. The board called the vote the "first step in a multifaceted process" and said it expects to share more definitive plans in the coming months. The move has drawn bipartisan support while city and state remain at odds over board control, and a plane promoting a petition flew over the state Capitol as leaders weighed in.

The Tennessee Holler

@thetnholler.bsky.social

UPDATE: NASHVILLE Airport will officially be renamed after Dolly Parton 🎉 ✈️ ew.com/nashville-ai...

181828d ago

Tired of Extremists11

That's a nice tribute that I don't have an issue with for a name change. It honors a giver, not a taker.

minagazelle2024.bsky.social9

I hope that Dolly's family also negotiated that ALL profits from Dolly merchandise from ALL outlets there goes to her Imagination Library.

martin_fff7

there's gonna be a "D. Parton Lounge" !

Angry AF7

It’s a nice thought, but people generally hate air travel. Should name a library after her.

bk1165.bsky.social5

$50 says Rump will try and add his name to it too.

RiseUp!! (Formerly Maskup)4

Unlike the self-consumed WH squatter, she worked hard, gave back, earned this honor 100X over, and I can't wait to see her name on it. Well-deserved, Dolly. Well done, Nashville! 💅💐🥰🎶

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rich10472

If you're a person with love in your heart for all, you don't have to name things after yourself. Eventually, someone else will remember the good you did for people and take care of it.

Forbes

@forbes.com

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority’s board voted unanimously to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, though says the vote was just the “first step in a multifaceted process.”

48428d ago

🇮🇪🇺🇸 Lord Wesley 🧹5

If you think 9/25 isn't going to be a internet holiday that we all celebrate, then you're streets behind. The plan this year is to donate $9.25 to the Imagination Library on 9/25. Pass it on.

BlueMorphoProject1

But we can start calling it that if we want to

Dotbob1

They renamed Knoxville's Children's Hospital for her back in February.

The “Original” Me1

Fitting and honoring of Dolly!! 🫶🏼 But….come on! OMG, Forbes finally post something worthy and uplifting rather than kissing the ring of the felon and protecting racist republikkkans! In a world of Jolene’s be a Dolly!

🪶🦅🇵🇸1

The only good news coming out of Tennessee!!

jomama2026.bsky.social1

She was such pleasant person

The Associated Press

@apnews.com

GOP and Democratic leaders in Nashville agree the city's airport should be renamed for Dolly Parton. The change would make Parton the first woman whose name adorns one of America’s 50 busiest airports. bit.ly/4xXDBr6 #APPhoto by Timothy D. Easley

33728d ago

Deb4

Emphatically more deserving of this honor than the squatter in the Oval Office is having the West Palm Beach airport named after him recently.

Herd Leader 🐴🐕🐎🐐🐈🦅🌻🦋3

Of course! It's about damn time!

jmontes.bsky.social3

Those is how awesome you have to be in order for both sides to agree. Glad it's happening but it's also kind of a sad realization.

Ken Weber1

So… what you’re saying is that someone has to die before Democrats and Republicans can agree on something? We’re doomed…

christiancults.bsky.social1

I don't believe Dolly would approve.

Elon Putz 🇨🇦🏴‍☠️1

"I really believe Dolly would have wanted my name up there with hers, she was a big Trump fan." DJ Trump.

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dr peppermint patty6

JOHN F. KENNEDY, RISING FROM THE GRAVE AND WEARING A DRESS: you thought

Stereogum

@stereogum.com

Plans to rename Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton's honor have been approved, while Parton's hotel and museum are opening in Nashville this month

5528d ago

Forward Blue

@forwardblue.bsky.social

💙 The Nashville Airport Board of Commissioners voted unanimously today to take the first step toward renaming Nashville International in honor of Dolly Parton!

5328d ago

praying mantis

@gentlem.bsky.social

www.tennessean.com/videos/news/... Metro #NashvilleInt’lAirport Authority Commissioners Bd unanimously voted yes to rename the airport for #DollyParton. The idea, started in 2025, was mentioned to Dolly. She thought they were joking. 🩷 so sweet & humble

3228d ago

Advocacy Arena with Dee

@desia.bsky.social

All six board members from the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton. Unanimous decision is the first step in the rebranding process, which will continue to unfold in the coming months. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

4028d ago

California Dreamin’… 😎

@jerasikehorn.bsky.social

BREAKING: Nashville Airport Commission votes unanimously to rename the Nashville Airport after late music icon, Dolly Parton…. Proof that angels are real. 😎✨

4228d ago

Every Film Now

@everyfilmnow.bsky.social

Nashville International Airport will begin the process of renaming the airport in honor of Dolly Parton. The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously, 6-0, to begin the process. A final name has not yet been decided. (via WKRN) #DollyParton #Nashville

2828d ago

Win98 Tech Support

@win98tech.bsky.social

Nashville will rename the international airport to Dolly Parton Intl. Airport which is cool and a great way to memorialize her, that said the phrase "i'm flying into Dolly Parton" may take a few years to normalize

2628d ago

DJ "Jo" NoneYa 🟧

@djnoneya.bsky.social

Read "Nashville airport to officially be renamed honoring Dolly Parton" on SmartNews:

2428d ago

Eric Alper

@thatericalper.com

Dolly Parton Appreciation Day will be celebrated across Manhattan on September 25, honoring the country icon behind "9 to 5" and her lasting contributions to music, literacy, education and communities worldwide. zurl.co/rY5qx

1528d ago

Frank Amari

@frankamari.bsky.social

Gov. Lee Announces Partnership to Name Nashville International Airport in Honor of Dolly Parton A lasting tribute is being envisioned to honor her remarkable life, enduring legacy, and immeasurable impact on Tennessee and beyond share.google/7eDPIp0FhZWP...

1028d ago

Emtcub

@cumpigcub.bsky.social

Nashville Airport Authority approves renaming airport in honor of Dolly Parton Source: GMA share.newsbreak.com/jkbcmchx

828d ago

Ashley Rattner

@ashleyrattner.bsky.social

America is so sexist you have to literally be Dolly Parton to have an international commercial airport in the U.S. named after you

1128d ago

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ctvnews.caNashville airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton noticias.uol.com.brAeroporto de Nashville, nos EUA, será renomeado em homenagem a Dolly Parton nashvillescene.comState Approves Process for Renaming Airport in Honor of Dolly Parton

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