08/30/2026
A national treasure, artist, icon, Dolly Pardon was all of these and more; her giving outshined all her rhinestones. Rest with your parents and forever sing "If we Never meet again."
Nashville honors the legendary Dolly by renaming BNA to Dolly Parton International Airport. [1, 2]
Key Details
Announcement Date: August 28, 2026
Next Steps: The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board will review the proposal and airport naming policies on September 17, 2026.
Historical Milestone: If finalized, it would make Dolly Parton the first woman to have a major U.S. commercial airport named in her honor.