Senate Joint Resolution 471, sponsored by Pody, honors and commends the employees of Nashville International Airport (BNA) and John C. Tune Airport (JWN) for their significant contributions to the state of Tennessee. The resolution highlights the essential roles these employees play in planning, engineering, operations, maintenance, safety, security, and administration, which are crucial for the airports' growth and expansion. Notably, they have successfully completed the BNA Vision I and II projects, a $1.5 billion initiative aimed at accommodating the increasing population and passenger traffic in Middle Tennessee, and are currently engaged in the New Horizon I and II projects, part of a $3 billion transformation to further enhance airport facilities.

The resolution also acknowledges the economic impact of these airports, which generate over $10 billion annually and support more than 76,000 jobs in the region. It emphasizes the importance of small, minority, and woman-owned business participation in these projects, amounting to over $360 million. The General Assembly expresses its appreciation for the dedication of the airport employees and extends best wishes for their future success and happiness.