No name change for Memphis airport
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - August 20, 2008 During a memorial service for Hayes on Monday, U.S. Rep. Steve
Cohen publicly suggested changing the name of the airport.
Airport board chairman Arnold Perl told The Commercial Appeal
newspaper that Memphis is one of the most respected and recognized
brands in the world.
Perl said Hayes was a great ambassador for Memphis, but the
current airport name best serves the city's needs.
Hayes died Aug. 10 of an apparent stroke at age 65.
Cohen said Tuesday he was drafting a letter to the Airport
Authority formally making the suggestion to change the airport
name.
