Southwest Airlines® Adding Base to Nashville

August 16, 2023

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Southwest Airlines^® will locate its newest Crew Base at Tennessee’s Nashville International Airport (BNA) starting in 2024, creating an estimated 1,300 jobs and more significant opportunities for Tennesseans across the region. 

Southwest’s decision to locate its newest base in Tennessee is a testament to its standing as a global travel destination and the continued growth of BNA, a critical state and regional asset. The new base will bring quality jobs and more significant opportunities for Tennesseans nationwide. 

Lucky Knott

One of Southern Tennessee's most experienced and recognized news broadcasters and play-by-play sportscasters. News and Sports Director for Rooster 101.5 FM, 93.9 The Duck and Whiskey Country 105.1, and 95.9. He is currently the play-by-play voice of the Coffee County Red Raiders (31 years) on The Rooster 101.5 and can be heard M-F broadcasting our local news. Lucky has done play-by-play for 3,993 (and counting) sports events on Radio & TV. He also served four years as the Public Information Officer for the Coffee Co. Sheriff's Dept. and taught Radio/TV for six years at Grundy County High School.