Dolly Parton Fans Start Petition to Change Nashville Airport Name
If you live in Western Kentucky or Southern Indiana, and you frequently travel, chances are you have experienced the Nashville International airport. BNA for short, it was named after the first administrator, Colonel Harry S. Berry.
Col. Berry was a distinguished war veteran of WWI and thanks to his involvement in the Works Progress Administration (part of FDR's New Deal) Berry Field Nashville was built in 1937. He was a great example of Tennessee's nickname, The Volunteer State.
Another famous Tennessean who represents the state proudly across the world, is the one and only Dolly Parton. A group of super fans have started a petition to rename the Nashville International Airport to honor her. Here's what they say:
"As proud citizens of Tennessee, we are motivated by our deep-rooted admiration for the national treasure and Tennessee legend, Dolly Parton. She is not only a celebrated artist who encourages love, acceptance, and goodwill through her music, but also a philanthropist, known for her countless contributions to society.
It is only fitting that an institution as significant as Nashville International Airport carries the name of such a remarkable woman. Dolly has made substantial impacts on thousands of lives, especially through her Imagination Library program, which has gifted over 100 million books to children since it began in 1995.
Dolly's philanthropic efforts, her outstanding influence in the music industry, and the love she has instilled in our hearts through her actions and songs, truly make her a deserving candidate to have the Nashville International Airport named after her. We request that the airport’s name be changed to Dolly Parton International Airport to honor an icon who has given so much to our state and to the world. Sign the petition to make this change a reality. We could all be Departin' from Parton!!"
Dolly has heard of this petition to rename the airport after her and at first said she thought it had to be a joke. However, she agreed in an interview with The Tennessean, "I mean, it does sound like a lot of fun to say: 'Your flight is departin' from Nashville's D. Parton.'"
As of today, there are over 20,000 signatures. Will you be adding your name to the list?
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