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Fans Demand "Dolly Parton International Airport"
27 Aug
Summary
- Petition to rename Nashville airport after Dolly Parton exceeds 100K signatures.
- Singer Dolly Parton passed away on Tuesday at age 80.
- Legislation to rename the airport is planned in Tennessee.
A significant fan movement is underway to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of the iconic Dolly Parton. A petition advocating for the airport to become "Dolly Parton International Airport" has gathered over 100,000 signatures. This petition saw a surge in support following the news of Parton's death on Tuesday at the age of 80.
Supporters, including Sheryl Crow, view the renaming as a fitting tribute. Tennessee State Representative Todd Warner has announced intentions to introduce legislation proposing the change. Parton, who was born near Knoxville and built her career in Nashville, has deep ties to the region.
Parton passed away at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville after a brief illness. Her representatives later confirmed she had been battling cancer and was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her death.
