Gov. Bill Lee has taken up a growing push to rename the airport for the late singer. While the name change technically goes against airport policy, the Metro Nashville Airport Authority is pushing forward with the change anyway.
Dolly Parton’s death renews push to rename Nashville airport in her honor
Nashville’s airport could become Dolly Parton International under a growing push to rename BNA for the late singer. But an official change would be at least two years away.
In honor of Dolly Parton, Tennessee could celebrate ‘9 to 5 Day’ on 9/25
Tennessee lawmakers are considering dedicating another day to Dolly Parton. The iconic singer and philanthropist passed away Tuesday at the age of 80.
After defeating Ogles, GOP candidate Hatcher questions Trump’s beef tariffs
After defeating incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in the August primaries, Tennessee District 5 GOP candidate Charlie Hatcher has questions about President Donald Trump’s measure to lower beef prices. Trump announced a 90-day pause on beef tariffs Friday, drawing criticism from Republican senators and cattle farmers alike.
Tennessee down $54M in hemp tax revenue after THC ban
The state has only collected 3% of what it had anticipated from a new hemp tax.
Nashville Democrat challenges sanctions for redistricting protest
A Tennessee senator is threatening legal action after Republican leadership sanctioned her for protesting redistricting.
Incumbent and Trump pick Ogles loses GOP primary for Tennessee District 5
Incumbent Congressman Andy Ogles has lost the GOP primary to Charlie Hatcher, despite the backing of President Donald Trump.
Nashville businessman Copeland to face incumbent Congressman Van Epps in the midterms
Nashville businessman Darden Copeland has won the Democratic primary for Tennessee’s new 7th Congressional District — nearly a year after losing to state Rep. Aftyn Behn, D-Nashville, in a special congressional primary for the seat.
Trump-backed state Sen. Taylor to face ‘Tennessee Three’ Pearson in redrawn Memphis district
Two state lawmakers will go head-to-head for Memphis’ former congressional district. Tennessee Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Memphis, won the GOP primary and could now flip the seat red under the new District 9 map. In the general election, he’ll face state Rep. Justin J. Person, D-Memphis, of the “Tennessee Three.”
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