NewsSeptember 9, 2026
Airport Board to Vote on Renaming BNA After Dolly Parton
Photo: Artaxerxes / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)The Metro Nashville Airport Authority Board votes Friday on a resolution backing a new name for Nashville International Airport: Dolly Parton International.
WhenFriday, September 11, 2026
The proposal wouldn't immediately rename the airport, but a supportive resolution from the board would be a significant step toward putting Dolly Parton's name on BNA's terminal signage.
It's a fittingly Nashville story: Parton is arguably the city's most beloved ambassador, and the idea has been floated for years by fans and local officials alike.
Nothing changes for travelers this week, but expect the debate — and Dolly's name — to follow the airport for a while.