News Summary
Madison Kunst, representing Madison County, has been crowned Miss Tennessee USA at the 25th annual pageant held at APSU’s Mabry Concert Hall. The event, directed by Kim Greenwood, honored community support and showcased prominent hosts and finalists. Aniston Barnette was crowned Miss Tennessee Teen 2025. This milestone edition of the pageant celebrated the legacy of empowerment for young women in the community, along with various awards recognizing the talents of the contestants.
Clarksville, Tennessee – Madison Kunst Crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2025
Madison Kunst, representing Madison County, was crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2025 at the 25th annual pageants held at APSU’s Mabry Concert Hall. Additionally, Aniston Barnette, representing Bristol, took home the title of Miss Tennessee Teen 2025.
Event Highlights
The event, directed by Kim Greenwood of Greenwood Productions, Inc., showcased over three decades of experience in pageant management. Greenwood expressed her appreciation for the community support, recognizing the contributions of the City of Clarksville, Visit Clarksville, APSU, CPD, and numerous volunteers who helped make the event possible.
This landmark edition of the pageant was hosted by Asya Branch, Miss USA 2020, alongside Allee Sutton-Heathcoat, Miss Tennessee USA 2017, and Shelly Moore-Bartholomew, who is a former Miss Tennessee Teen 1997 and Miss Teen USA 1997. Their presence added an air of prestige and excitement to the occasion.
Awards and Recognitions
Various awards were presented during the evening’s festivities, enhancing the competition’s spirit. In the Miss Tennessee USA category:
- Miss Congeniality: Kelsi Walters, Miss Secret City
- Most Photogenic: Kelsey Craft, Miss Music City
- People’s Choice Award: Malory Williams, Miss Memphis Metro
For the Miss Tennessee Teen USA pageant, the awards included:
- Miss Congeniality: Lexi Hensley, Miss Knoxville
- Most Photogenic: Presley Cavendar, Miss Hendersonville
- People’s Choice Award: Presley Cavendar, Miss Hendersonville
Top Finalists
The competition produced a talented crop of finalists for both pageants. The top five contestants for Miss Tennessee Teen USA included:
- 1st Runner-Up: Ella Cate Haynes, Miss Memphis
- 2nd Runner-Up: Claire Willis, Miss Rocky Top
- 3rd Runner-Up: London Haines, Miss West Tennessee
- 4th Runner-Up: Caroline Holmes, Miss Hamilton County
Similarly, the finalists for Miss Tennessee USA were:
- 1st Runner-Up: Mattie Barker, Miss Heart of Nashville
- 2nd Runner-Up: Sydney Grace Young, Miss Clarksville
- 3rd Runner-Up: Desiree Dyson, Miss Tennessee Valley
- 4th Runner-Up: Taylor White, Miss Middle Tennessee
Pageant Legacy
The Miss Tennessee USA and Miss Tennessee Teen USA pageants have long been an important part of the Clarksville community, celebrating young women’s advocacy, intelligence, and beauty. This milestone 25th event is a testament to the pageant’s enduring legacy and its commitment to empowering women through personal and philanthropic development.
Kim Greenwood looked back on the lessons taught by her late father as she expressed her continued dedication to uplifting young women within the community and creating a vision that aligns with those values.
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Additional Resources
- Clarksville Now: Pageant Winners Crowned
- Wikipedia: Miss Tennessee
- WKRN: Delegates Competing
- Google Search: Miss Tennessee 2025
- Main Street Media: 25 Years Celebration
- Google Scholar: Pageant History Tennessee
- Clarksville Now: Pageant Begins
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Tennessee Pageant
- WKRN Video: Competition Highlights
- Google News: Miss Tennessee USA 2025
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