Bill Lee
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“From her rural mountain home in East Tennessee to global stages, Dolly carried the Volunteer Spirit with her. 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 · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-29
Gov. Bill Lee advocated for renaming the Nashville airport to honor Dolly Parton's legacy.
“Dolly Parton’s extraordinary life is forever woven into the fabric of our state,”
Bill Lee · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-29
Gov. Bill Lee spoke about the proposal to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton.
“From her rural mountain home in East Tennessee to global stages, Dolly carried the Volunteer Spirit with her.”
Bill Lee · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-28
Lee highlighted Parton's journey from her East Tennessee home to global stages.
“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.”
Bill Lee · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Gov. Bill Lee released a statement regarding plans to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton.
“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 · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-28
Lee said the airport should bear Parton's name and greet travelers with her legacy.