House Bill 217 amends Tennessee law to designate an airport operated by a metropolitan airport authority in a county with a population exceeding 500,000 as the "Trump International Airport." The bill defines "airport" and "authority" for clarity and mandates the authority to erect signs and take necessary actions to recognize this new designation. Additionally, the authority is required to amend any registered trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to reflect the new name and to update all contracts and governing documents accordingly.
The bill outlines a transition period during which the airport may operate under its previous registered names while also using the designation "doing business as Trump International Airport." The act takes effect immediately for administrative purposes, while the full implementation is set for January 1, 2026.