Miss Tennessee Final night Part 1 of 5(yes 5!)

As the National Anthem began, sung by our own board member Mal Matthews I found myself nervously rocking side to side(and I'm sure my husband thought I was nuts) as players in the NFL and NBA do when it's game time!
I know the anxious feeling before you hit the stage for opening number! I had chills! The girls have done their best all week with their best all week with wardrobe, talent, and positive attitudes. One will wear as Mr.Hensley often refers to as the "sparkly little hat" tonight.As they began to announce the top 15 and later the top 12 and then 5, I wish you all could have felt the love, support and of course excitement for these lovely ladies! I flashback to my moments of the stage and felt so fulfilled knowing that one of these ladies would our new Miss Tennessee! The judges are looking for the woman who is the "total package". A woman who embodies the spirit of the Miss Tennessee Organization and will work hard as the Governor's official spokesperson for Character Education. And our new Miss Tennessee is.....