Tennessee governor plans to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton
Thousands of fans have signed an online petition asking the airport to be named after her.
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"Dolly Parton's extraordinary life is forever woven into the fabric of our state."
— Bill Lee , Politician
"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."
— Bill Lee , Politician
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Thousands of fans have signed an online petition asking the airport to be named after her.
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