2018 Tennessee Program Book

Sunday, March 11, 2018
Spring Hill Middle School
Spring Hill, TN

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Order of Program

2018 Mrs. Tennessee America Pageant

First Half of Show

Grand Parade of Contestants featuring Virginia Mulrooney Mrs. Tennessee
2017, Tiffany Stone, Mrs. Mississippi 2017, and the 2018 Mrs. Tennessee and

Mrs. Mississippi Contestants — “That’s My Girl” by Fifth Harmony

Introduction of Mistresses of Ceremony, Dale Smith Thomas, Mrs. Tennessee
1990 and Bethany Sharp, Mrs. Tennessee 2012
Swimsuit Competition

Meet Mrs. Tennessee, Virginia Mulrooney
Meet Mrs. Mississippi, Tiffany Stone

Evening Gown Competition

Second Half of Show

On Stage Question — All Contestants

Meet Mrs. America 2018, Mekayla Eppers

Virginia Mulrooney, Mrs. Tennessee 2017 Farewell
Tiffany Stone, Mrs. Mississippi 2017 Farewell

Announcement of Special Awards
Crowning of Mrs. Tennessee 2018 & Mrs. Mississippi 2018



Meet the Directors

Delayna Bridges is the Executive Director of the Mrs.

Tennessee & Mrs. Mississippi Pageants and was honored
to be chosen the 2007 Seymour Seitz Director of the Year
by the Mrs. America Organization. She has directed the
Tennessee pageant for 25 years and has directed the Mis-
sissippi pageant for 12 years. Having worn the crown of
Mrs. TN USA 1992 and Mrs. TN America 1993, Delayna
enjoys helping other women find their voice and helping
them become the best they can be. In addition to her ex-
tensive personal pageant experience, Delayna has judged
and emceed over 200 pageants. In addition, she has two
beautiful daughters who both have pageant bragging
rights of their own, Caitlin and Alayna. She also has a
very handsome son named Zane, who stays far, far away
from the pageant world!

Caitlin Jadofsky is a Tennessee native and considers

the Mrs. Tennessee America and Mrs. Mississippi
America organizations her second family. When her
mom was crowned Mrs. Tennessee 1993 and then took
over directorship of the pageant, Caitlin was just eight-
een months old. She has grown up with this pageant
family and has taken on many roles over the years in-
cluding program book and ticket sales, contestant coor-
dinator, and now Co-Director. Caitlin spent four years
in Florida while attending college during which time
she was crowned Miss Walton County, a preliminary to
the Miss National Peanut Festival Pageant. Caitlin
married the love of her life, Jake, and they now make
their home in Spring Hill, TN. They have two children,
John Ryan and Olivia Kate.



Mrs. Tennessee 2017

I will never forget the day that I looked in the
mirror after the deepest, darkest valley of my life with
lupus and didn’t recognize my reflection.

After years of being bedridden, using an electric
wheelchair and cane, losing most of my hair and muscle,
I heard the still, small voice of God calling me to journey
with Him. As we climbed this mountain together, I heard
someone calling my name. I saw a woman crowned in
beauty and splendor above. Her voice echoed throughout
the valley offering hope and encouragement to those be-
low. I knew in my heart that if I could reach the top and
touch her hand that she would teach me how to better
serve God and others.

On March 12, 2017, after a tough but incredible
climb, I was crowned Mrs. Tennessee America 2017. Mrs.
Tennessee and I have had quite an extraordinary year to-
gether and I have tried to make her proud. She has given
me a voice and has blessed me beyond measure. She has been a priceless mentor and I feel blessed
that I have had the once in a lifetime experience of joining hands with her. I thank, you, my God, for
carrying me in your arms to meet her, for I know that without you, meeting her would have been
impossible, Purim.

Thank you to my husband, David, my Mr. Tennessee, our seven precious children, family,
and friends for your unending support and for sharing me and letting my light shine. I love you.

To my directors, Delayna and Caitlin, the Mrs. Tennessee staff and Mrs. America organiza-
tion, volunteers, sponsors, coaches, artists, sister queens, and the Lupus Foundation of America and
the many other organizations that I have served with, thank you. You have changed my life forever
and I am so grateful.

And, to you, the new Mrs. Tennessee, Stay humble, serve wholeheartedly, and enjoy every moment.
For, one day, when the time has come, you will hear the beautiful echo of her voice calling the name
of another.

Virginia Mulrooney

Mrs. Tennessee 2017



Mistresses of Ceremony

Dale Smith Thomas is an International motivational speaker,

author, radio personality and spokesperson. Her message has
been shared across the United States and around the world in-
cluding engagements in Macau, Manila, and Luxemburg over
the last 20 years. Dale is a sought-after keynote speaker for
large events, major corporations and associations. She is consid-
ered a customer service expert helping organizations do more
and achieve more. Her second book, “Good Morning Gor-
geous” was released last fall and is helping women around the
world discover their personal strengths. Dale is also a former
Mrs. Tennessee and represented Tennessee at the Mrs. America
Pageant. Dale pulls from her life experiences to share a mes-
sage of hope and empowerment. From her rural upbringing in
North Mississippi to stages around the world Dale’s message
continue to enlighten, empower and educate.

Bethany Sharp, a Nashville native, is a former Mrs.

Tennessee (2012) and top 6 finalist at Mrs. America. That
same year she was named one of Nashville’s most beauti-
ful people by Nashville Lifestyles Magazine. Bethany is a
former Tennessee Titans Cheerleader and has been cast for
lead roles in several music videos, commercial and film
projects including Carrie Underwood’s “Two Black Cadil-
lac’s”, and the faith based film “Where Is Good?”. She is
currently gearing up to launch her own Lifestyle blog
called “Livin’ Sharp” where she will be talking beauty,
fashion, health and all things lifestyle. Check it out
at www.livinsharp.com and follow her on Instagram
@livinsharp.



Meet the Judges

KATHY REYNOLDS, Mrs. Tennessee America 1992, lives in Franklin with
her husband, J.A. They have three children, two wonderful children in law,
three grandchildren with another on the way. She feels blessed to have
lived in the great state of Tennessee her entire life. While attending David
Lipscomb College, she and several other passionate basketball players were
part of the first female basketball team. They were honored in December for
their dedication and determination that started the Lipscomb Ladies Bison
team 40 years ago. With a degree in Dental Hygiene, she has worked along-
side J.A. for over 31 years at Franklin Smiles. Kathy is a founding member
of the Downtown Franklin Rotary Club and serves as a small group leader
of a ladies bible class. She enjoys tennis, golf and “makin’ memories” with
family and friends on the lake.

CHARITA UPKINS is an Executive Director for Beautycounter, and Motivation-
al Speaker. In 1990, making history, she became the first African American
woman to hold the title of Miss Tennessee USA and was a semi-finalist at the
Miss USA pageant. An advocate for healthy living, Upkins encourages women
to improve their lives holistically through emotional, physical and psychologi-
cal well-being. She passionately supports and lobbies for more protective health
laws, and she is adamant about creating a safer society by helping to influence
legislation that will ban harmful chemicals from personal care products. As a
community leader, Upkins has served as the Executive Director for "My Sister's
Keeper-Collegiate," and on the boards of Franklin's Housing Services Corpora-
tion, New Hope Academy and Friends of Vanderbilt's Children Hospital. A
multi-marathoner and tri-athlete, she is always up for a challenge. Climbing Mt.
Kilimanjaro and ski diving are definitely on her bucket list.

JULIE DILORENZO is the executive director for the Mrs. Indiana-America Pageant.
She was honored to be crowned Mrs. Indiana-America 2000. Her experience in the
pageant industry has been extensive over the past 40 years. She has been a title
holder, contestant, choreographer, judge, emcee and director. She was thrilled when
her Mrs. Indiana 2017, was crowned Mrs. America 2017. Julie also has been the di-
rector for the Distinguished Young Woman Scholarship Program for Elkhart, the
last 16 years, boasting her winners placing as a semi-finalist, finalist and a state win-
ner during those 17 years. Julie is the owner of Blushing Bride on 17, and just cele-
brated her 5th year in business, where she enjoys helping brides find their perfect
wedding gowns. She has experience of being an on air radio personality and was
the local TV host of FRESH TV for 3 years. She has 2 grown daughters and lives in
Elkhart along with her husband of 18 years, Mike. In her spare time, she loves to
play tennis, travel and hang out with good friends.

Mrs. Tennessee 2018 Will Receive:

• $500 gift certificate or $1,000 match towards competition evening gown for Mrs. America– JoAnn’s
Gowns (Union City)

• $1,000 match towards a custom Juan Carlos Pinera competition evening gown for Mrs. America– Juan
Carlos Pinera through JoAnn’s Gowns (Union City

• Cocktail dress– Juan Carlos Pinera through JoAnn’s Gowns (Union City)
• Hair & Makeup for Photo Shoot with Krisna Goodwin - Mindy Lynn Hair & Makeup (Bristol)
• Official Photo Shoot for Mrs. America Headshots—Krisna Goodwin Photography (Bristol)
• Official Mrs. Tennessee Rhinestone Crown– Mrs. Tennessee Pageant
• Official Mrs. Tennessee Sash– Mrs. Tennessee Pageant
• Beautiful bouquet of flowers–Mrs. Tennessee Pageant
• Roundtrip air & hotel accommodations for the Mrs. America Pageant– Mrs. Tennessee Pageant
• One year personal appearance contract– Mrs. Tennessee Pageant
• $1,250 gift certificate towards a VIP gown, a tote bag, and dress bag– La Casa Hermosa (Wellington, FL)
• Whitening and cosmetic dentistry package– J.A. Reynolds, DDS (Franklin)
• Swimsuit for Mrs. America Swimsuit Competition– Mrs. America Pageant
• $200 Gift Certificate for Cosmetics— Like Mother Like Daughter, Patti Woods, Like Mother Like

Daughter (Lexington)
• Unlimited Aesthetics— Patti Woods, Like Mother Like Daughter (Lexington)
• Full Makeup, Hair, and Tanning Package (Value over $750)— Patti Woods, Like Mother Like Daughter

(Lexington)
• A gift of Jewelry– Robert’s Jewelers (Jackson)
• Magnetic Car Signs for parade car— Duncan Signs (Tupelo, MS)
• One free interview coaching session prior to Mrs. America– Eskew Consulting (Nashville)
• Hotel Accommodations for 2019 Mrs. Tennessee Pageant– Mrs. Tennessee Pageant
• Gift– Hoochie’s (Corinth, MS)
• 16x20 Canvas Wrap of portrait of her choosing– Zach Harrison Photography (Nashville)
• Monogrammed Mrs. Tennessee shirt for Mrs. America– Sew Sassy (Saltillo, MS)
• Younique makeup bundle– Brandi Jo Middleton (Oakland)
• $50 gift card for Peach Athleisure Apparel– Christina Ryan, Mrs. Tennessee 2007 (Brentwood)
• Jim Ball Custom Earrings for Mrs. America– Jim Ball Designs
• Lifestyle photoshoot for Mrs. America– Dawn Williamson, Mrs. Tennessee 2016 (Jackson)
• Gift–Virginia Mulrooney, Mrs. Tennessee 2017
• Publicity/Autograph Photo Cards–Dawn Williamson, Mrs. Tennessee 2016
• Extended Black Tuxedo Rental for Mrs. Tennessee’s Husband or rental cost applied to purchase of Tuxe-

do for Mrs. America—Bennett’s Men’s Wear (Union City)
• Tea Kit - Vi-Tal Health & Wellness (Trenton)
• Car Window Decal - Megan Flowers, Mae Home Be Lovely (Milan)
• CUSTOM Tennessee Iris Costume for use at Mrs. America - donated to Mrs. Tennessee Pageant by

Kris’Ta Collection (Nashville)
• Botox-Dr. Jeff Young, GeneXis Health (Jackson)
• Evening gown and Cocktail dress - Grace Allen Formals (Selmer)
• 6 Spray Tans - Alicia Mitchell, Spray Tans by Alicia (Corinth, MS)

Each Contestant Will Receive:

• Monogrammed Tote Bag - Mrs. Tennessee Pageant
• 50% off first Interview Coaching Session-Eskew Consulting
• Embroidered Local Titleholder Sash-Mrs. Tennessee Pageant
• Contestant and Husband Welcome Dinner-Mrs. Tennessee Pageant
• Gift from LaCasa Hermosa-Wellington, FL-www.lacasahermosa.com
• One week supply of Vi-Tal Tea - Vi-Tal Health & Wellness (Trenton)
• Sherri Hill Tote Bag - Joann’s Gown’s (Union City)
• Gift-Like Mother Like Daughter (Lexington)
• Team Tennessee Tee-Shirt - Dawn Williamson, Mrs. Tennessee 2016
• Paola Sports Bra - Peach Athleisure Apparel, Christina Ryan, Mrs. Tennessee 2007
• Scentsy Wax Bar- Courtney Dimery (Milan)
• Avon gift - Teresa Rhodes (Milan)
• A Jar of Honey - Tupelo Honey Restaurants
• Full Size Mary Kay Gift—Rachel Blankenship (Medina, TN)

Special Awards:

• Mrs. Photogenic- Crown Photo Frame from Dawn Williamson, Mrs. Tennessee 2016 and 8x10 color print from
competition photos-Zach Harrison Photography

• Best Smile Award-AP 24 Anti-Plaque Oral Care System, value $50, Mrs. Tennessee Pageant
• Top Ad Sales– Vera Bradley Weekender Bad, Mrs. Tennessee Pageant
• Physical Fitness/Swimsuit Award- Gift
• Mrs. Congeniality- Scentsy Gift -Shonda Clayton-Independent Director with Scentsy (Tupelo, MS)
• Ricky Dixon Director’s Award-$200 Gift Certificate, Joann’s Gowns (Union City)
• Audience Choice Award— Gift

Runners Up Will Receive:

• Bouquet of Flowers-Mrs. Tennessee Pageant

MRS. TENNESSEE

Tennessee Contestants

Quiana Hawkins
Mrs. West Tennessee

Sponsored By:

Roy Hawkins Jr.- Gregory Lopez

Loving husband Photography

Family & Friends Sheila Nixon

Flex Fitness McLemore- She Amour

ZZ's Restaurant She Hair & Makeup
Bar
Brownsville Press/
Brownsville Radio 95.3 Lavonne Holmes

1 Jim McAdams State Chick-fil-A Vann Drive

Farm

Sugarcreek Retirement
Center

Sarah Dupree
Mrs. Sullivan County

Sponsored By:
Cypress Title, LLC
Rickie Heromans Florist, FTD

Campus.INC
Pride Shaw Properties

2

Tennessee Contestants

Whitney Adkins

Mrs. Knoxville

Sponsored By:

Diana Warner Elite Salon Suites
Light RX Bangs and Blush

Juice Bar The Aaron White
Estate Solutions Project
Neighborhood Barre
Shots by Sonja
Elle Boutique Wine Into Water
Christine Perry with
3 Rodan + Fields—
Consultant Emily- Park Lane
Anne Buck Friends & Family

Shonjrell Ladner
Mrs. East Tennessee

Sponsored By:

Jason Hall, MD Knoxville Plastic and

Craniofacial Surgery

The Scarecrow Foundation

Susannah's House

Shear Color Salon

L&M Bling 4
Fit Body by Angelo Frasier

Tennessee Contestants

Trinity Pearson
Mrs. Southeast Tennessee

Sponsored By:

My Husband, Eddie Pearson
Brooklynn & Bentley Pearson

Family & Friends
Live Zola!

5

Melissa Bassler
Mrs. Wilson County

Sponsored By:

My loving husband, Greg Bassler

Lisa Ramsburg

Tony Keck

Frances Brooks

Deven Palmer Steele

Family and friends 6

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