Jan 17, 2025 - Politics

Nashville airport could be renamed after Donald Trump

Nate Rau

Presidet-elect Trump — Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images

Trump International Airport could soon serve as the welcome mat for visitors to Nashville.

Driving the news: On the eve of President-elect Trump's inauguration, a Tennessee Republican lawmaker has filed legislation to rename Nashville International Airport in his honor.

Why it matters: It's not unusual for airports to be named after presidents, but Trump is not particularly popular in liberal Nashville.

State of play: Vice President Kamala Harris won 63% of the vote in the November election.

Yes, but: Trump easily won Tennessee. Republicans have a supermajority in the state legislature and have the clout to pass the name change.

The latest: State Rep. Todd Warner, a Republican from Chapel Hill, located about an hour from Nashville, filed the legislation to rename the airport.

Reality check: GOP leaders in the legislature don't appear to be on board with the proposal yet, casting doubt whether Warner's measure will gain traction.

Flashback: Republicans successfully passed legislation in 2023 to take over the Airport Authority's board of directors.

Metro successfully sued to strike down that law and re-assumed control of the airport board.

Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional information.

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