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US Nashville Airport to be renamed for Dolly Parton

Nashville International Airport will be renamed for Dolly Parton, a change that will appear on Canadian travel itineraries.

US Nashville Airport to be renamed for Dolly Parton

The United States will soon see Nashville International Airport renamed to honour country music legend Dolly Parton, who passed away after a brief battle with cancer.

For Canadians flying to the Music City, the new name will appear on airline tickets and travel itineraries, helping travellers recognise the iconic gateway.

Toronto‑based travel agencies say the change should be reflected in booking systems within weeks, simplifying cross‑border travel planning.

The country music singer was born in a rural part of Tennessee and remained living there until her death on Tuesday.

Announcing the plans, Bill Lee said Parton's life is "forever woven into the fabric of our state."

Dolly Parton's Legacy

"At a place where Tennessee welcomes the world, it is fitting that Nashville International Airport would bear the name of our state's favorite daughter and greet travelers with the enduring legacy of Dolly's music, generosity, faith, and kindness."

The announcement is one of many tributes paid to the country music icon this week.

In London, tourists looked on as the Band of the Coldstream Guards played one of the superstar's most popular songs at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday morning.

Footage was shared on the royal family's official social media, alongside the message: "Remembering the late, great Dolly, who brought joy, comfort and inspiration to so many, including the millions of children given free books through her Imagination Library. We will always you."

Some of the biggest names in music, including Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Mick Jagger, Taylor Swift and Parton's godchild Miley Cyrus, have all detailed her impact and her legacy, as both a musician and a humanitarian.

Landmarks Lit Pink Across the United States

Landmarks around the United States were lit up pink in her honour, including the Empire State Building in New York, the Willis Tower in Chicago and the Pacific Park Ferris Wheel in Los Angeles.