# Tennessee plans to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton, governor says

https://mins.news/en/item/36085

- Reuters, 2026-08-28 19:25 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/tennessee-intends-name-nashville-airport-after-dolly-parton-governor-says-2026-08-28/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a91e0988f085800017b5aab

> Tennessee plans to rename Nashville International Airport after country music icon Dolly Parton, according to a statement from the governor. The announcement follows Parton’s death earlier this week in the country music capital at age 80.

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