Broadcast from Clarksville’s Austin Peay State University, this two-part pageant presents the 2018 Miss Tennessee Teen USA and Miss Tennessee USA competitions, co-hosted by Brian Balthazar and Allison Alderson DeMarcus. Both events begin with contestant introductions and a cut to 15 semifinalists. The teen semifinalists compete in active wear and evening gown; the Miss Tennessee USA semifinalists compete in swimsuit and evening gown. Each competition narrows to five finalists, who answer on-stage questions before the final rankings. Historic Franklin’s Sofie Rovenstine is crowned Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2018, with Wilson County’s Betty Kelly as first runner-up. Williamson County’s Alexandra Harper is crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2018, with North Knoxville’s Hannah Sluss as first runner-up. The winners are introduced as Tennessee’s representatives for the 2018 national Miss Teen USA and Miss USA competitions, respectively. The program also features reigning titleholder farewells, special awards, and remarks from executive director Kim Greenwood.
