Nashville International Airport is set to be renamed in honour of Dolly Parton, who died earlier this week. The country music singer was born in a rural part of Tennessee and remained living there until her death on Tuesday.
Governor Announces Renaming Plans
Announcing the plans, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said Parton’s life is “forever woven into the fabric of our state.”
“At a place where Tennessee welcomes the world, it is fitting that Nashville International Airport would bear the name of our state’s favorite daughter and greet travelers with the enduring legacy of Dolly’s music, generosity, faith, and kindness,” Lee said.
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Legacy in Tennessee
Parton, known for hits such as “9 to 5,” lived in Tennessee her entire life. The renaming honours her lasting impact on the state and its visitors.
