Tennessee: Nashville Airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton following her death

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Dolly Parton, the iconic country singer and songwriter, has died at age 80 in Nashville, Tennessee. In response, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport (BNA) announced plans to rename the airport after Parton, creating what they called an 'enduring monument to her indelible legacy.' Parton, born in 1946 in a log cabin in Sevier County, Tennessee, rose from poverty to become a global music legend with hits like 'Jolene,' 'Nine to Five,' and 'I Will Always Love You.' She moved to Nashville in 1964 to pursue music. Her death was announced by her agency as peaceful, and tributes including flowers were placed on her Hollywood Walk of Fame star. The renaming honors her as 'Tennessee's favorite daughter.'

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Dolly Parton turned 80 years old. Source: Will Oliver/EPA FILE/dpa

Nashville, Tennessee — Following the death of Dolly Parton, the city's airport is set to be renamed in honor of the country music legend. The move is intended to create an "enduring monument" to her legacy, according to officials.

Governor of Tennessee Bill Lee, together with Nashville International Airport (BNA), announced the decision in posts on the social media platform X.

"Tennessee's Favorite Daughter"

In a press release, officials stated that renaming the airport would establish an "enduring monument to her indelible legacy," noting that Parton inspired generations of people across Tennessee and around the world.

Governor Lee wrote on X: "At a place where Tennessee welcomes the world, it is only fitting that BNA Airport bears the name of Dolly Parton." He added that the honor is a tribute to "Tennessee's favorite daughter."

Dolly Parton's Life and Career

Dolly Rebecca Parton was born on January 19, 1946, in Sevier County, Tennessee, in a small log cabin. She grew up in poverty with her parents and eleven siblings. Music and singing were central to life both in church and at home.

1964: Parton moved to Nashville after graduating from high school, beginning her career as a songwriter and musician.
1967: Her first single reached number 24 on the country charts.
Later hits: She went on to release numerous iconic songs, including "Jolene," "Nine to Five," and "I Will Always Love You" — the latter later becoming a major success for Whitney Houston.

Death and Tributes

Last Tuesday, Parton's agency announced that she had died "peacefully" at the age of 80 in Nashville. In a video posted on her Instagram page, her family shared: "The sadness is with us, but not with Dolly. She lived her life."

The news of her death sparked shock worldwide. Bouquets of flowers were placed on her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where she was immortalized in 1984 alongside Sylvester Stallone, her co-star from the musical romance Rhinestone.

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Original headline: „Unauslöschliches Vermächtnis“ – Flughafen soll nach Dolly Parton benannt werden

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