Will renaming the airport for Dolly Parton change its three-letter code?
Even if it’s called Dolly Parton International, Nashville’s airport will still be BNA. It’s a mixed nomenclature that hints at a long history. Plus, the local news for September 14, 2026, and checking in on Nashville’s lawsuits with the federal government.
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