Nashville’s Metro Nashville Airport Authority board votes unanimously to move forward with renaming Nashville International Airport in honor of the late country singer Dolly Parton. The decision follows a proposal by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, who puts the name change forward shortly after Parton dies last month at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
Outlets report that the board’s action starts the process, but the change still must clear additional steps before it takes effect. The New York Times’ travel coverage adds that, if the effort succeeds, the airport will feature branding that references Parton, including a potential line about “departin’ from Parton.” Other reports focus on the governor’s role and the board’s unanimous vote, while additional outlets note that the announcement comes amid posthumous developments related to Parton’s music.
