Dolly Parton's name may soon welcome the world to Music City | Music City Minute

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<p>Imagine you&rsquo;re aboard a plane, minutes from landing. You buckle up, return your tray table and gather your belongings. Then the captain&rsquo;s voice crackles over the intercom, &ldquo;Welcome to Dolly Parton International Airport.&rdquo;</p>

<p>That could soon be a reality. A Change.org petition launched in January 2025 to rename Nashville International Airport after the country music icon has surged past 170,000 signatures. Naturally, the campaign gained new momentum following Parton&rsquo;s tragic passing on August 25. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and airport leaders now support creating a lasting tribute in her honor, and Parton&rsquo;s team says it is touched by the idea and open to continuing the conversation. Additionally, her team believes she still has a special way of bringing people together for good, and they hope this tribute can be another example of that enduring legacy. Next stop: the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority will discuss the proposal on September 17. If approved, the change would still require additional federal steps before a confirmation and official adoption can occur.</p>

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<div>I'm Sheena, and that's your Music City Minute.</div>