Nashville Honors Dolly Parton by Renaming Airport in Her Memory

She's an eagle when she flies. The world has had no shortage of opportunities to celebrate the late singer and philanthropist Dolly Parton since the icon's death was announced Tuesday. Now, Parton's home state of Tennessee plans to honor the celebrity with the unique distinction of having an airport named after her. The proposal will be discussed at a Metro Nashville Airport Authority meeting on Sept. 17. "Dolly Parton's extraordinary life is forever woven into the fabric of our state. From her rural mountain home in East Tennessee to global stages, Dolly carried the Volunteer Spirit . . .