Supporters of country music icon Dolly Patron have gathered nearly 50,000 signatures for a petition to rename Nashville International Airport in her honor.

“As proud citizens of Tennessee, we are motivated by our deep-rooted admiration for the national treasure and Tennessee legend, Dolly Parton,” the petition on Change.org reads.

“She is not only a celebrated artist who encourages love, acceptance, and goodwill through her music, but also a philanthropist, known for her countless contributions to society.”

The petition, which was created on January 21, has reached nearly 50,000 signatures since its creation. 

Dolly Parton donated $1 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts. (Walmart)

The Dolly Parton organizers told WKRN that the petition is not against any politician, and they began working on this effort before the Trump proposal came together.  

“The fact that this, that this idea had been already recently picked up in naming it after someone, it really kicked us and spurred us into action and saying, ‘If this is an option, if this is something that you’re willing to consider, think about Dolly’,” co-organizer Dan Dion told the outlet.

As of Monday, no Tennessee lawmakers have formally commented on the petition or the creation of a bill to present to Tennessee’s legislature.

Back in January, Tennessee Republican State Rep. Todd Warner filed House Bill 217, which would rename Nashville International Airport to honor Donald Trump.

However, Warner removed the bill from consideration prior to being heard by the House Naming & Designating Committee on Feb. 24.

The bill saw more resistance in the committee, particularly from the Nashville lawmakers on the committee, WKRN reported. 

“First of all, this bill is a waste of time and money,” Rep. Justin Jones (D-Nashville) said, claiming “Trump has no connection to our community” and has led the nation “on the path of shame, on the path of recklessness.”

The bill ultimately failed to move forward.

Fox News Digital’s Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report. 

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