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Airport & Tourism: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says Nashville International Airport is set to be renamed in honor of Dolly Parton, with the Metro Nashville Airport Authority expected to take up the proposal Sept. 17. The move follows a fast-growing public push, including a Change.org petition topping 160,000 signatures, and Lee says he spoke with Parton’s team, which is “touched” and open to continuing talks. Traveler Buzz: At BNA, travelers reacted enthusiastically to the idea, calling it a fitting tribute to Parton’s Tennessee legacy. Local Impact: If approved, the name change would give Music City a high-profile brand moment for visitors arriving by air—right at the start of peak travel planning. Sports (Not Travel-First): In other news, Jets rookie RB Chip Trayanum was taken to a hospital with a neck injury after a preseason tackle, with coach Aaron Glenn saying he should be “just fine.”

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Tennessee moves to rename Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton’s honor

Tennessee moves to rename Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton’s honor

Tennessee intending to rename Nashville airport in honor of Dolly Parton, governor says

Tennessee intending to rename Nashville airport in honor of Dolly Parton, governor says

Nashville airport considers name change to honour Dolly Parton

Nashville airport considers name change to honour Dolly Parton

Nashville airport could change name in honour of Dolly Parton after Queen of Country's death aged 80, governor says

Nashville airport could change name in honour of Dolly Parton after Queen of Country's death aged 80, governor says


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