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FY26: Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Marks Transformative Year with Major Projects and Passenger Growth
Posted August 5, 2026General News
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) today commemorated the 40th anniversary of John C. Tune Airport®, also known as JWN®, marking four decades of service, growth and economic impact since its opening on July 20, 1986. The milestone highlighted JWN’s evolution from a dedicated general aviation facility into a modern, resilient asset that plays a vital role in supporting Middle Tennessee’s business and aviation needs.
Read MoreWith the first day of school around the corner, the time is approaching to start planning Spring Break 2027 trips and Southwest Airlines® is ready to take Customers to beaches, mountains, and everywhere in between. The carrier’s flight schedule is now available for booking through early April 2027 with record-high departures in Austin and Orlando, along with growth in Nashville and Las Vegas.
Read MoreSometimes, the sound of growth gets a little noisy – but we’re going to do our best to mitigate the volume. Starting the week of July 13, there will be increased noise in the Central Core of the terminal as structural demolition begins.
Read MoreThe Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) today announced two new leadership promotions: Jennifer Coulter has been named assistant vice president of landside operations, safety & environmental compliance, and Dalton Engstrom has been promoted to captain of the Department of Public Safety. These appointments reinforce MNAA’s commitment to operational excellence and safety across Nashville International Airport®, also known as BNA®, and John C. Tune Airport®, also known as JWN®.
Read MoreThe Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA), owner and operator of Nashville International Airport®, also known as BNA®, and John C. Tune Airport®, also known as JWN®, is pleased to announce members of its Board of Commissioners, established under Public Chapter No. 978. In accordance with state law, appointments include: Lieutenant General Dennis D. Cavin (U.S. Army Retired), John Cheadle Jr., Tony Giarratana, Jimmy Granbery, Bobby Joslin and Deputy Governor and Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Stuart McWhorter. Three additional Commissioners are awaiting appointments by Freddie O’Connell, mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, and confirmation by Metropolitan Council.
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