Dolly Parton Airport Renaming Request

At a glance

What: Late Resolution RS2026-2261 asks the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) to make an exception to its Policy 33-006 and rename Nashville International Airport "Dolly Parton International Airport."
Where it stands: Adopted by the Council on September 1, 2026, 33 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain (one member absent, Sepulveda). The resolution is a request; the Airport Authority decides.
Next: Any action by the Airport Authority is not in these minutes.

Council Member Bradford moved to suspend the rules to introduce the late resolution (no objection) and moved adoption, with all members voting yes listed as cosponsors under Rule 12.3.
After discussion, Council Member Lee called the previous question (voice vote, approved).
A companion late resolution, RS2026-2260, recognizing the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, was introduced by Council Member Porterfield and adopted 33-0.

RS2026-2261 adopted 33-0 after the previous question; RS2026-2260 adopted 33-0.