(NewsNation) — The Nashville International Airport will be renamed in honor of Dolly Parton, according to a proposal from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee.

The country music legend died this week at the age of 80, sparking an outpouring of tributes from celebrities, politicians and fans.

Lee announced the plan to rename the airport, also known as BNA, and the proposal is set to be considered at the Metro Nashville Airport Authority’s meeting on Sept. 17, with more details to be announced in the coming weeks.

Parton left a lasting legacy in her home state of Tennessee, reinvesting in local communities, especially those in eastern Tennessee where she was born. Her Dollywood theme park became an economic driver in the region. The park’s president pledged to continue after her death, saying that “the show must go on.”

“Dolly Parton’s extraordinary life is forever woven into the fabric of our state,” Lee said. “From her rural mountain home in East Tennessee to global stages, Dolly carried the Volunteer Spirit with her. At a place where Tennessee welcomes the world, it is fitting that Nashville International Airport would bear the name of our state’s favorite daughter and greet travelers with the enduring legacy of Dolly’s music, generosity, faith, and kindness.”

Parton’s roots also inspired her to start her Imagination Library, which sends free books to preschool-age children each month. The singer started the program in honor of her father, who never learned to read or write.

Lee said he spoke with Parton’s team about the proposal and said they are open to continuing the conversation.