Renaming Nashville’s airport to honor Dolly Parton will cost millions of dollars and require a significant overhaul of everything from signage to uniforms.
While there’s plenty of support to christen BNA “Dolly Parton International,” the deal is far from complete. First, airport authorities have to decide if they are even allowed to change the name.
- A Change.org petition to rename Nashville’s BNA airport has gathered nearly 175,000 signatures.
- Over the last decade, new construction at the airport has cost nearly $4.5 billion (per the Tennessean).
- Parton died at age 80 on Aug. 25 after a short battle with cancer.
Will Nashville Change the Name of the Airport to Honor Dolly Parton?
There is widespread support to rename Nashville’s airport Dolly Parton International. In addition to the online petition, Tennessee’s governor and Nashville airport officials have all expressed approval.
The Parton family is also in favor of the plan. A statement from the airport said the family was touched…