Bill > HB0217

This bill establishes a process for renaming an international airport in a metropolitan county with over 500,000 people (which specifically refers to Nashville's airport) to "Trump International Airport". The bill requires the metropolitan airport authority to take several specific actions to implement this name change, including: erecting new signage, amending registered trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), revising all existing contracts and references to include the new airport name, and updating by-laws and governing documents. During the transition period, the airport may conduct business using its current name with a "doing business as" (d/b/a) designation of "Trump International Airport". The bill has a unique implementation timeline, with administrative provisions taking effect immediately upon becoming law, but the full name change and operational modifications set to take effect on January 1, 2026. The legislation applies specifically to an international airport in a county with a metropolitan form of government and a population over 500,000, as determined by the 2020 federal census, which effectively targets Nashville International Airport.

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0217&ga=114