The 2024 Miss Tennessee USA and Miss Tennessee Teen USA competitions recently concluded at Austin Peay State University, crowning Christell Foote as Miss Tennessee USA and Townsend Blackwell as Miss Tennessee Teen USA. The pageants consisted of various segments such as swimsuit and evening gown portions, with Foote and Blackwell impressing the judges with their beauty and public speaking abilities. Foote will take over from Regan Ringler as Miss Tennessee USA, representing the state at the upcoming Miss USA pageant. Blackwell emphasized the importance of disconnecting from technology and staying active for mental and physical health.
In addition to Foote and Blackwell, other contestants such as Madison Kunst, Kennedy Mosley, and Desiree Dyson were honored in the Miss Tennessee USA pageant. The Miss Tennessee Teen USA pageant also recognized young women like Ruthie Richey and Claire Willis for their outstanding performances.
The Miss Universe Organization, under the direction of Kimberly Payne Greenwood, has hosted the Miss Tennessee USA pageants in Clarksville since 1999. This year marks a significant change as age limits for contestants over 18 have been eliminated, along with restrictions for married, divorced, and pregnant contestants. Foote and Blackwell will go on to represent Tennessee in August at the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants in Hollywood.
For more information on Miss Tennessee USA and Miss Tennessee Teen USA, visit their website.
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