Four days later on Jan. 21, comedian Lydia Popovich started the online petition to honor the Tennessee native by putting Parton's name on airport signage. "We request that the airport’s name be ...

The Dolly Parton Leadership in Excellence Awards is accepting nominations for those who show "exemplary leadership in Tennessee," meaning they embody impartiality, trusted relationships ...

In late January, East Tennessee music, business and philanthropy icon Dolly Parton said it was "probably more of a joke" that people would want to rename Nashville International Airport in her honor.