Townsend Blackwell, Miss Lakeland, was crowned Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2024 at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville. She emphasized the importance of disconnecting from technology and not comparing oneself to others on social media for good mental and physical health. The top five finalists included Ruthie Richey, Miss Memphis as the First Runner-Up, Claire Willis, Miss Rocky Top as the Second Runner-Up, Lola Klaire Chappell, Miss Wilson County as the Third Runner-Up, and Elena Rowland Anzoategui, Miss Rock Island as the Fourth Runner-Up.
Miss Nashville Kennedy Bragg was named Miss Congeniality, and the People’s Choice Award went to Elizabeth Mora, Miss Robertson County. Outgoing Miss Tennessee Teen USA, Blye Allen, advised the new titleholder to enjoy the life-changing experience. The event was hosted by Allee-Sutton Hethcoat, Miss Tennessee USA 2017, and Cody Alan, CMT on-air personality.
Greenwood Productions, Inc. directed the Miss Tennessee USA pageants, which are affiliated with the Miss Universe Organization. Kimberly Payne Greenwood, Miss Tennessee USA 1989, and wife of Grammy award winner Lee Greenwood, runs the production. More information about all delegates can be found on the Miss Tennessee USA website. The pageant has been hosted in Clarksville since 1999 and will send Blackwell to represent Tennessee at the Miss Teen USA pageant in Hollywood in August.
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