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Southwest Unveils Largest Summer 2027 Schedule, Adding 11 Routes Across Austin, Nashville, and San Diego
travel-and-transportation9 days ago

Southwest Unveils Largest Summer 2027 Schedule, Adding 11 Routes Across Austin, Nashville, and San Diego

Southwest Airlines has announced its largest summer schedule ever, introducing 11 new or returning routes across 15 cities starting June 3, 2027. The expansion heavily favors Austin and Nashville, with Austin receiving seven new or returning routes and Nashville adding three new destinations. Notable additions include seasonal service from Sarasota to Austin, new Caribbean routes from Austin and Nashville, and expanded domestic service from San Diego. The move coincides with the construction of Southwest's first airport lounges in Austin and Nashville, set to open in late 2027.

Dolly Parton to be honored with new airport name in Nashville
local1 month ago

Dolly Parton to be honored with new airport name in Nashville

Nashville’s Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority unanimously approved beginning the renaming of Nashville International Airport to Dolly Parton International Airport, with the final name still to be decided. The airport’s 3-letter code, BNA, will remain to honor Col. Harry S. Berry. The renaming is projected to cost $8–$10 million, funded by Metro, state, and airport resources, and will involve FAA administrative changes and signage updates. The board also plans to repeal Rule 2010-33, which barred posthumous naming, and the full process is expected to take six months to a year before travelers can book flights under the new name.

Momentum grows to rename Nashville's airport in Dolly Parton's honor
politics1 month ago

Momentum grows to rename Nashville's airport in Dolly Parton's honor

A fan-led push to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton has gained momentum following her death, with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voicing support. Replacing the airport’s name would require revisiting a policy that honorees be deceased for at least two years and will be discussed at the authority’s September meeting, potentially making Parton the first woman to have an American airport named after her.

Tennessee Looks to Rename Nashville's Airport in Dolly Parton's Honor
politics1 month ago

Tennessee Looks to Rename Nashville's Airport in Dolly Parton's Honor

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Metro Nashville Airport Authority announced a plan to rename Nashville International Airport (BNA) after Dolly Parton, with a September 17 meeting to discuss next steps; if approved, Parton would become the first woman to have an American airport named after them and only the second musician overall, though it’s unclear whether the airport code would change.

Governor backs renaming Nashville airport to honor Dolly Parton
local-politics1 month ago

Governor backs renaming Nashville airport to honor Dolly Parton

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee expressed support for renaming Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton as a lasting tribute, with the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority set to discuss the proposal; Parton’s team is reportedly supportive, a petition has gathered substantial signatures, and Dolly-related tributes are already underway in the city.

Dolly Parton’s private farewell, lasting tributes shape a lasting legacy
entertainment1 month ago

Dolly Parton’s private farewell, lasting tributes shape a lasting legacy

Dolly Parton died on Aug. 25 at 80 after a brief cancer battle and will be buried beside her husband, Carl Dean, in a private service, while public tributes and legacy projects continue: the Grand Ole Opry will dedicate a memorial show, Dollywood will mourn but remain open, and officials are pursuing renaming Nashville International Airport in her honor. Her Imagination Library will carry on, and a musical time capsule she created in 2015 is not to be opened until 2046; she also approved multiple posthumous projects (a biopic, docuseries, Broadway musical, and more) before her death.

Nashville Airport May Take Dolly Parton's Name as Tribute
local1 month ago

Nashville Airport May Take Dolly Parton's Name as Tribute

Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville officials announced a plan to rename Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton’s honor after her death earlier this week, with the proposal to be discussed at the Metro Nashville Airport Authority meeting on Sept. 17; a petition supporting the rename has drawn more than 160,000 signatures, and Parton’s philanthropy with the Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library is highlighted as a key part of her enduring legacy.

Tennessee governor backs renaming Nashville airport after Dolly Parton
politics1 month ago

Tennessee governor backs renaming Nashville airport after Dolly Parton

Gov. Bill Lee and the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority backed renaming Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton’s honor, a move gaining momentum after Parton’s death and a 2025 petition that has attracted more than 155,000 signatures. If approved, Parton would become the first woman to have a U.S. airport named for her, but the plan would require revisiting the airport’s policy requiring honorees to be deceased for at least two years, with discussion expected at a September board meeting.

Nashville Airport Rename Backed to Dolly Parton International Airport
aviation-news1 month ago

Nashville Airport Rename Backed to Dolly Parton International Airport

Following Dolly Parton’s death, local and state lawmakers are backing a proposal to rename Nashville International Airport to Dolly Parton International Airport. A Change.org petition has gained over 127,000 signatures. Final approval would come from the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority board, with FAA consent required. A 2010 policy also requires a two-year waiting period after death and a demonstrated significant contribution to Tennessee aviation. State legislators are planning related bills to advance the effort.