Nashville to rename its Airport
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted 6-0 to begin renaming Nashville International Airport after the late Dolly Parton, a rare bipartisan move that drew no opposition from a single commissioner.The board's unanimous decision on September 11 set in motion what could make Parton the first woman whose name graces one of the fifty busiest airports in the United States.
The final name has not been determined, but the vote clears the way for the airport authority to work with Parton's family and other parties to settle on the official designation in the coming months.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican, proposed the renaming weeks before the vote, calling Parton "our state's favorite daughter" in a press release from his office. Lee said he wanted to "greet travelers with the enduring legacy of Dolly's music, generosity, faith, and kindness." His office had already spoken with Parton's team, which ABC News reported was "touched by the idea and open to continuing the conversation."
The proposal also drew backing from Nashville's Democratic mayor, Freddie O'Connell, a detail worth noting in a political era when bipartisan agreement on anything, even honoring a beloved country legend, can feel like an accomplishment.
Read about the probable Airport name change
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican, proposed the renaming weeks before the vote, calling Parton "our state's favorite daughter" in a press release from his office. Lee said he wanted to "greet travelers with the enduring legacy of Dolly's music, generosity, faith, and kindness." His office had already spoken with Parton's team, which ABC News reported was "touched by the idea and open to continuing the conversation."
The proposal also drew backing from Nashville's Democratic mayor, Freddie O'Connell, a detail worth noting in a political era when bipartisan agreement on anything, even honoring a beloved country legend, can feel like an accomplishment.
Read about the probable Airport name change
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