Nashville International Airport may soon be renamed after the legendary country music star Dolly Parton, according to a proposal announced The move is seen as a fitting tribute to Parton's enduring legacy and impact on the state.

The proposal was first made last year following a petition started after another plan to rename the airport after former US President Donald Trump. However, it gained momentum after Parton's passing three days ago at the age of 80. According to Governor Lee, Parton's legacy is deeply connected to the welcoming spirit of Nashville.

Dolly Parton's Lasting Impact

Doug Kreulen, president and CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, said that Parton's remarkable life reminded them of the airport's ability to welcome people from every walk of life. He added that the singer understood the importance of dignity, kindness, and opportunity.

Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell also expressed his support for the proposal, recalling Parton's plans for a hotel and museum in the city. He said the airport could now become another way to honor her legacy.

The proposed name change will be discussed at the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority's meeting on September 17.

Airport Officials and Parton's Team Back Proposal

He recalled Parton's plans for a hotel and museum in the city and shared the airport could now become another way for the city to honor her."Dolly was in the process of working with us on a remarkable hotel and museum -- SongTeller, that she called her love letter to Nashville.

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Now it's our turn to share a love letter to Dolly, The proposed name change will be discussed at the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority's meeting on September 17.

Los Angeles [US], August 29 (ANI): Nashville could soon have an airport named after one of Tennessee's most beloved stars. Three days after the death of the 80-year-old country music icon Dolly Parton, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced plans to rename Nashville International Airport in her honor, Variety reported.Governor Lee and the Nashville International Airport officials announced the proposal in a joint statement on Friday, saying they intend to begin the process of changing the airport's name.Dolly Parton, who was born in rural Tennessee and later moved to Nashville, had won 10 Grammy awards and sold 100 million records worldwide, including hits like Coat of Many Colors, 9 to 5, Jolene, and I Will Always Love You.

Calling Parton "Tennessee's favorite daughter," Lee said the airport would be a fitting place to honor her life and work."Dolly Parton's extraordinary 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," he said.According to the statement, Parton's team is aware of the proposal and supports continuing talks about the possible name change.

The singer had a long connection with Tennessee through her music and charitable work, including the Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library.According to Variety, the proposal to rename the airport was first made last year after a petition was started following a separate proposal to rename the airport after US President Donald Trump. The petition gained a large number of new signatures following Parton's death.Doug Kreulen, president and CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, said Parton's legacy was closely linked to the welcoming spirit of Nashville.

He said, "Dolly's remarkable legacy reminds us that what makes Nashville special is our ability to welcome people from every walk of life. She understood that dignity, kindness and opportunity should never be defined "Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell also backed the proposal.

He recalled Parton's plans for a hotel and museum in the city and said the airport could now become another way for the city to honor her."Dolly was in the process of working with us on a remarkable hotel and museum -- SongTeller, that she called her love letter to Nashville. Now it's our turn to share a love letter to Dolly, The proposed name change will be discussed at the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority's meeting on September 17.