The Smart Marty Sky Dispatch
Official: Nashville Airport Authority Majority Votes In Favor Of Renaming After Dolly Parton
Nashville International Airport has taken its first formal step toward adding Dolly Parton’s name after a unanimous board vote.
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) Board moved forward with a name-change initiative for Nashville International Airport (BNA). The board unanimously voted 6-0 to begin the process of renaming the airport to honor Dolly Parton.
The action marks the first formal step in recognizing the Tennessee-born country music icon at the airport. Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 at the age of 80, which has prompted the consideration of the renaming.
No other details about the proposed name or the formal steps beyond initiating the process are provided in the material. The report does not specify a timeline, required approvals, or any potential alterations to branding or signage.
This development was reported by Simple Flying, noting the board's unanimous vote during the meeting on Friday, September 11. The article does not include statements from officials, exact location of the meeting, or additional outcomes.