Dolly Parton Tourism Push: A Nashville airport rename petition is surging after her death, with state Rep. Todd Warner saying legislation could follow—though the airport board says bylaws require a longer waiting period and aviation impact. New Dolly Travel Openings: Nashville’s Dolly Bedding & Home Décor is still on track for 2027, alongside planned launches like SongTeller Hotel stays starting Sept. 14 and the Life of Many Colors Museum opening Sept. 29. Local Parks & Outdoors: A homeowner faces jail and a $25k fine after allegedly chopping down park trees at Savage Gulf State Park to “improve the view,” with timber valued at more than $100k. Knoxville Events: The Knoxville Asian Festival returns this weekend for its 13th “life cycle,” with a 14-country passport program, performances, and a raffle. Road-Trip Safety/Costs: AAA reports gas prices remain high and August is likely to set a new record. Travel Disruption Watch: Knoxville police canceled a UT campus threat alert after a stabbing at World’s Fair Park, saying the suspect was no longer believed to be a threat. Memphis Public Safety: MPD is searching for three masked suspects after shots fired at an apartment complex in South Memphis. Big Picture Travel Risk: Flash floods in Nepal/Tibet have left about 90 Americans unaccounted for, with three rescued so far.