Matt Leverton’s National American Miss (NAM) Pageants Blog
National American Miss (NAM) Blog
The new American Girl Doll from Nashville was introduced to the world today. And yes, that’s your 2016 Miss Tennessee Pre-Teen Queen Sophie Jacobson, as one of the human likenesses for Tenney.
2014 Miss Tennessee Jr. Pre-Teen Alajah Gilbert met with Governor Haslam.
Tennessee Princess Ava Lowe met with Senator Kerry Roberts. Ava received a special gift from Senator Kerry Roberts before going to Nationals as well as an invitation to be his special guest on the floor of the Tennessee State Senate. The gift she received was a very special Tennessee Blue Book, the Blue Book is orange because it is dedicated to Pat Head Summit, former head coach of the University of Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team. She visited the Senate floor on January 25, 2016, although she was out of school for a snow day, she definitely got her history lesson in thanks to Senator Kerry Roberts and his wife Diane. She received a wonderful tour of the capital, was introduced on the Senate floor as Senator Roberts’ special guest and she also got to sit in on a committee meeting.
Miss Tennessee Princess Ava Lowe donates supplies to local Health Department. Ava donated school supplies that were donated at the Tennessee State pageant to Robertson County Mayor Howard Bradley and Kelley Harris with the Robertson County Health Department. The supplies were for Mayor Bradley’s 8th annual Back to School Bash where students can get free school supplies as well as free checkups and sports physicals.
Miss Tennessee Pre-Teen Kaitlynn Stone donated school supplies to Inglewood Elementary School. Kaitlynn sorted and delivered school supplies and library books to Inglewood Elementary School, located in East Nashville. Kaitlynn and her family has decided to make a partnership with Inglewood Elementary School year round, as 99% of their students are below poverty and are in need of many necessities. Her next donation to the school will be from a coat drive she is holding during a local soccer tournament.
Tennessee Princess Ava Lowe delivered books at a local elementary school. Ava delivered age appropriate books to the preschool program at Jo Byrns Elementary School.
2014 Tennessee Jr. Pre-Teen Alajah Gilbert, met with Governor Bill Haslam.
Miss Tennessee Princess Jalynn Sims helped at the Chattanooga open calls. Jalynn was happy to come out and help at the open calls. She met lots of new faces and can’t wait to see everyone pageant weekend!
Shelby Beloate, National American Miss Tennessee, recently she went back to her Jr. high school to emcee at the “Harrelson Spring Fling Pageant.” This was a fundraiser for the Harrelson Middle School Cheerleaders to attend cheer camp this summer. It was a wonderful way to give back to her previous school and the athletic department that she had been so involved in.
Kimberly is an active Pre-Teen from Tennessee. She recently performed the role of Fannie in A Southern Christmas Carol with the Robertson County Players. Kimberly has been a member of this theatre group for 6 years, and loves singing and performing on stage. She was later invited to volunteer at a fundraiser pageant for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. She worked registration, organized contestants, and had the privilege to crown and award the winners. This Valentine season, Kimberly gave back to her community by visiting with residents at Springfield Heights with United Way. She delivered valentines with candy, and enjoyed playing bingo. This NAM Pre-Teen is a proud representative for United Way of Robertson County. Some of her exciting appearances include a recent trip to the State Capitol, where she met Governor Bill Haslam, and attending NAM Kentucky state open calls. At open calls, Kimberly met many future contestants aspiring to gain confidence and leadership skills, just like she has. Kimberly is an involved 7th grader at Greenbrier Middle school. She is a 4.0 student, member of beta club, and student council. She mostly enjoys spending her time playing softball with her team, the Lady Cats.