News Summary
Dolly Parton has officially launched her first-ever musical event at the Nashville Symphony, creating a buzz of excitement among fans. The event scheduled for March 20, 2025, is already sold out, but additional shows across the U.S. are planned. Additionally, there is a grassroots movement to rename Nashville International Airport to Dolly Parton International Airport, reflecting her profound impact on the city and the state of Tennessee.
Exciting Times in Nashville as Dolly Parton Launches Musical Event!
Nashville is buzzing with excitement as the beloved Dolly Parton has officially kicked off her newest musical event at the renowned Nashville Symphony. This marks a fantastic moment as it is the first-ever collaboration between the legendary singer-songwriter and the symphony, a partnership that has fans eagerly counting down the days.
Get Ready for the Big Day!
The special musical event is set to take place on March 20, 2025, at the gorgeous Schermerhorn Symphony Center, and you’ll need to act fast if you want to catch this show, as tickets are already sold out! But fear not, Dolly fans! If you’ve missed out on this particular event, there are plenty of other opportunities to see her perform in various cities across the United States.
Upcoming Shows Across the Nation
Mark your calendars, folks! Dolly will be hitting the road and gracing stages in cities like：
- Fort Wayne, IN on May 17, 2025 at the Foellinger Theatre
- Pittsburgh, PA on June 18, 2025 at Heinz Hall
- San Diego, CA on June 29, 2025 at Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
- Columbus, OH on July 12, 2025 at Columbus Commons Park
- Cleveland, OH on September 7, 2025 at Blossom Music Center
- Indianapolis, IN on September 19 & 20, 2025 at Hilbert Circle Theatre
- Charlotte, NC on October 17 & 18, 2025 at Charlotte Symphony
- Dallas, TX on October 24-26, 2025 at Morton Meyerson Symphony Center
- Oklahoma City, OK on November 7 & 8, 2025 at Civic Center Music Hall
- Raleigh, NC on November 21 & 22, 2025 at Meymandi Concert Hall
- Denver, CO on January 3 & 4, 2026 at Boettcher Concert Hall
- Cincinnati, OH on January 23-25, 2026 at Cincinnati Music Hall
- Louisville, KY on January 31, 2026 at Louisville Orchestra
- Portland, OR on February 14 & 15, 2026 at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
- Nashville, TN on March 19-20, 2026 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
- Grand Rapids, MI on March 20-21, 2026 at DeVos Performance Hall
- Phoenix, AZ on March 28, 2026 at Arizona Financial Theatre
- Eugene, OR on May 1, 2026 at Hult Center for the Performing Arts
- Kansas City, MO on May 15-17, 2026 at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
The Push for Change: Renaming Nashville Airport
In more exciting news, there’s a grassroots movement gaining momentum to rename the Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Dolly Parton International Airport. This initiative follows the recent decision to remove a proposal to change the airport’s name after former President Donald Trump. Residents Dan Dion and Lydia Popovich started an online petition that has already attracted nearly 12,000 signatures in support.
Advocates argue that Dolly Parton embodies the spirit of pride and unity for Nashville and the whole state of Tennessee. Parton is deeply admired not only for her music but also for her substantial contributions to charitable causes, including vaccine research and her passionate commitment to providing free books to children. She believes in lending a helping hand whenever possible and aligns with her values of kindness and generosity.
A Fitting Honor for a Beloved Icon
Those pushing for the airport name change suggest that Dolly Parton represents excellence and grace, making her a perfect candidate for such a prestigious honor. Nashville has always embraced Dolly as one of its own, and it seems like everyone is on board with this idea. Who wouldn’t want to walk through an airport that honors a woman whose music has touched so many lives?
Stay Tuned!
With all these exciting developments in Nashville, there’s a lot to look forward to whether you’re a long-time fan of Parton or a new listener just discovering her work. From the musical event at the symphony to the push to honor her with an airport renaming, Dolly Parton continues to inspire and uplift everyone around her.
Be sure to keep your ears and eyes open for the latest updates from Nashville, as the city continues to celebrate its own cherished icon
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Additional Resources
- WSMV: Petition to Rename Nashville Airport
- Wikipedia: General Search
- WKRN: Dolly Parton Symphony Concert Debut
- Google Search: Dolly Parton
- NewsChannel 5: World Premiere of Dolly Parton Symphony
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Dolly Parton
- FOX13 Memphis: Petition to Rename Nashville Airport
- Google News: Dolly Parton Symphony
