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  • Could Nashville's airport soon welcome travelers with Dolly Parton's name?
  • Nashville says goodbye as Dolly Parton is laid to rest locally.
  • See the standout moments from Brandi Carlile's Bridgestone Arena takeover

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📰 News we're reading

1. Republican Governor Announces Proposal To Name Major Airport After Dolly Parton – 100PercentFedUp.com (100percentfedup.com) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is backing a proposal to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton, reflecting her deep ties to the state and music culture. Supporters from Nashville and beyond, including frequent travelers and out-of-state visitors, say the tribute would greet arrivals with Parton's legacy of music, generosity, and kindness.
   

2. Dolly Parton Laid to Rest in Nashville, Niece Confirms (starcrush.com) — Dolly Parton has been laid to rest at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville, where her family gathered Friday for a private farewell. Her niece Lainey Mae Parton shared a heartfelt tribute, remembering Dolly as a loving aunt who made her nieces and nephews feel truly seen and endlessly encouraged beyond her global fame.
   

3. PHOTOS: Brandi Carlile brings The Human Tour to Bridgestone Arena (tennessean.com subscription) — Brandi Carlile packed Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Saturday night with her Human Tour, and The Tennessean captured the show in an extensive photo gallery. Local fans can relive the energy, staging, and crowd moments from one of the city's biggest recent concerts.
   

4. Nearly 20 measles cases confirmed in southwest Kentucky amid state's worst outbreak since 1991 (wsmv.com) — From Nashville, health officials are tracking nearly 20 measles cases in southwest Kentucky, the state's largest outbreak since 1991, with most patients unvaccinated children. With a few cases already in Tennessee, local readers are urged to understand symptoms and rely on the highly effective MMR vaccine to prevent further spread in the region.
   

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