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Dolly Parton's Death & Legacy

Tennessee moves to rename Nashville airport after Dolly Parton following her death at 80.

Photo: NBC News

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WHAT BOTH SIDES REPORT

▸Tennessee's governor announced plans to rename Nashville International Airport in Parton's honor. — NBC News, RedState

LEFT / CENTER-LEFT

▸Parton wanted to be remembered above all as the "book lady" for her literacy work. — The Atlantic

RIGHT / CENTER-RIGHT

▸The airport renaming honors Parton as Tennessee's "state's favorite daughter." — RedState

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