Dolly Parton fans are already able to celebrate national music icons by visiting Dollywood theme park In Tennessee, stay at its resort and hut or book a Lived on his retired travel bus.
And now, if nearly 50,000 signers of Change.org petitions get their intentions, the Airport at Tennessee’s capital will change its name from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Dolly Parton International Airport.
“Dolly Parton represents the best of us,” said the signing of a petition named Bonnie. “A true humanity, he set an example for all of us.”
Allen, another signator, considers a call to change the name “because we are really in the back.”
Lydia Popovich and Dan Dion – two Dolly Parton fans who started the petition in January – described Dolly Parton as “national property” and Tennessee legend. The petition shows that Parton is not only a well -known artist “who encourages love, acceptance, and goodwill through his music” but also a philanthropist “who is known for his infinite contribution to the community.”
Outside of his “excellent influence” in the music industry and “The Love he has instilled in our hearts through his actions and songs,” the petition also quoted the creation and support of the Dolly Parton imagination library program, which has given more than 100 million books to the children since 1995.
“It is only appropriate that an important institution like Nashville International Airport brings the name of the incredible woman,” the petition said.
In addition, the organizers show that if the petition succeeds, “we can all ‘depart from Parton.'” You must admit it has an interesting ring for it.
Airports with rich culture, already
Nashville International Airport is about 6 miles southeast of the city center. It was established in 1937 and obtained the International Air Transport Association Code – BNA – from its original name, Berry Field Nashville, who respected the first airport administrator, Colonel Harry S. Berry. The airport name was changed to Nashville International Airport in 1988.
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The airport has a solid live music series and a cocktail-to-room postsecurity program; It has also recently set up a guest PAS program to enable non -enthusiastic visitors to enjoy airport performances.
Back in January, when the petition had about 2,600 signers, Parton told The TennesSean he thinks renewing the airport in his honor is “perhaps more jokes than anything.”
He added that “[i]T doesn’t sound like a lot of fun to say: your flight departs from D. Parton Nashville, “he can’t imagine the change of airport name” as the real thing. “
Currently, co -sponsors of Petitions Dion describe campaign efforts such as “Vision Levels, Interest and Supporters’ Interest.” He said the petition encouraged the public to reach certain representatives, “but we do not try to comment or ask for certain legal actions.”
Mixed yields name the airport
This is not the first attempt to rename Nashville Airport.
In mid-March, a bill to rename BNA after President Donald Trump was voted by both parties’ votes at the Tennessee House of Representatives.
When asked about the proposed Dolly Parton name change, officials at the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority responded through e -mel that the current name of the airport – Nashville International Airport – was a “global -recognized brand with a widespread reputation worldwide” and the facility had a bright future as a bright future as Nashville International Airport. “
Despite the campaign to rename the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) after TV pioneers and children’s entertainers Fred Rogers went anywhere, efforts to rename other airports for celebrities were successful.
The Orange County California (SNA) Airport was renamed the John Wayne Airport (SNA) in 1979 to honor the movie stars and residents.
In 2000, the Sonoma County Supervisor Board voted to change the name of the Sonoma County California (STS) airport to Charles M. Schulz -onoma County Airport (STS) in honor of the local resident and the famous cartoonist that brought the “Peanuts” comic world.
In 2001, New Orleans International Airport (MSY) turned into a Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY) International Airport in honor of the 100th anniversary of the native musician.
The Louisville International Airport (SDF), which was the Standiford Field, was converted to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in 2019 in honor of boxing champions and activists born in the city.
Across the pool, Liverpool Airport (LBL), originally Speke Airport, became the first UK Airport named when it changed its name in 2001 to Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to honor the famous Beatle.
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