Local Title and Miss Tennessee Pearl Application

Local Title and Miss Tennessee Pearl Application

Application Deadline: September 13, 2025
Mission Statement

We are a pageant organization established to encourage women to experience sisterhood in a kind and competitive spirit. We provide an opportunity to demonstrate confidence in poise, personal appearance, and public speaking in preparation of her future. Our focus is the girl, not the organization; and we offer to be a resource to our forever Miss Tennessee Pearl.
Eligibility

To be eligible, contestants must live, work, or attend school in the state of Tennessee.
"Local Titles" for 2026

We are excited to announce, the 2026 Miss Tennessee Pearl state competition will commence "Local Titles" for Miss Tennessee Pearl. Young ladies representing "Local Titles" will compete for the Miss Tennessee Pearl state title. Contestants who apply for the Miss Tennessee Pearl state competition will submit a title of their choosing that must correlate with the area in which they reside (ex: Miss Nashville Pearl, Miss Cumberland River Pearl, Miss Walking Horse Pearl, etc.). Contestants will receive an official MTP custom crown and embroidered sash, and automatic entry to Miss Tennessee Pearl, where they will represent their title at the state competition. We encourage our "Local Titleholders" to build relationships in their community by participating in community appearances and experiences!
Areas of Competition: Little Tiny Miss (ages 2 - 5)

No make-up is allowed in the Little Tiny Miss and Princess divisions. Personal Style attire should be age appropriate and professional. A parent/guardian must be present on stage while the contestant is on stage. Contestants will be disqualified if make-up is worn.
Areas of Competition: Princess (ages 6-9) and Preteen (ages 10-12)

*Contestants are encouraged to elaborate with 3-5 sentences on what they want to be when they grow up. Personal Style attire should be age appropriate and professional. No make-up is allowed in the Little Tiny Miss and Princess divisions. Contestants will be disqualified if make-up is worn. Princess, Preteen, Teen, Miss, & Ms. contestants must submit a biography for interview and on-stage question. Biography must be completed using the official MTP Biography Form. Contestants must submit to the MTP Biography application by 09/20/25. ***The link to submit Biography is located on our website under "Become a Contestant".***
Areas of Competition: Teen (ages 13-18), Miss (ages 19-24), and Ms. (ages 25+).

Personal style should be age appropriate and professional. Princess, Preteen, Teen, Miss, & Ms. contestants must submit a biography for interview and on-stage question. Biography must be completed using the official MTP Biography Form. Contestants must submit to the MTP Biography application by 09/20/25. ***The link to submit Biography is located on our website under "Become a Contestant".***
Competition fees:

Contestant applications require a non-refundable, $125 deposit. Contestants who pay in full at time of application will receive a free Optional Competition of their choosing. The fee for the Little Tiny Miss is $200. The fee for Princess, Preteen, Teen, Miss, & Ms. is $250 and includes: official "Local Title", custom MTP local crown, custom embroidered MTP sash with contestant's title of choice, and automatic entry into Miss Tennessee Pearl. Competition balance is due 09/20/2025.
Contestant's Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Contestant's Emergency Contact or Parent/Legal Guardian (if under 18 years of age)*

First NameLast Name
Email Address (scoresheets will be sent to this email address)*
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Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Phone Number (if under 18, must provide parent/legal guardian phone number)*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Contestant's Date of Birth*

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Tennessee Address (Home, work, or school). This is the address where your "Local Title" crown and sash will be mailed.*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Mailing/Home Address (Only applicable if used school or work in the above address)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Competition Division*

Little Tiny Miss (ages 2-5)Princess (ages 6-9)Preteen (ages 10-12)Teen (ages 13-18)Miss (ages 19-24)Ms. (ages 25+ married & single)
Optional Competitions

Contestants who pay in full at time of application receive a free Optional Competition of their choosing. ***The Jotform links to apply for Optional Competitions is located on our website under "Become a Contestant".***
Submit the free Optional Competition of your choice, if you are paying full today. If you are not paying in full, please type N/A. Thank you. *
Optional: Photogenic Award

Contestants can compete in two Photogenic categories: Natural and Glam. Natural headshots reflect little-to-no make-up and focus on natural beauty. Natural headshots can be in or out of a studio. Glam headshots reflect the glamorous presentation of the contestant. Headshots can be nonprofessional. Contestants can submit more than one headshot. Each submission is $15. There will be one Natural Photogenic winner and one Glam Photogenic winner in the lower and upper divisions; four awards total. Each winner will receive a $50 cash award. Contestants must bring an 8X10 of each submitted headshot to the day of competition. Contestants must apply to the Photogenic Award application. The deadline to apply for Photogenic Awards is 09/26/25. ***The link to apply for the Photogenic Award is located on our website under "Become a Contestant".***
Optional: Academic Award

To apply for the Academic Award, the contestant must submit the most recent 2025 UNOFFICAL, CUMULATIVE, Academic Transcript (must clearly state GPA, ex: 3.8) to the Academic Award application. The Academic Award competition fee is $15. The winner of the Academic Award will receive $50. The contestant with the highest overall GPA receives this award. One Academic Award is given to the contestant with the highest overall GPA. Transcript must be submitted to the Academic Award Application form by 09/20/25. ***The link to apply for the Academic Award is located on our website under "Become a Contestant".*** *The Academic Award is for Teen, Miss, & Ms. contestants only.*
Optional: Community Service Award

To apply for the Community Service Award, the contestant must submit a completed Miss Tennessee Pearl Community Service Award form (pictured) to the application. This must be signed and dated by contestant. The Community Service Award competition fee is $15. The winner of the Community Service Award will receive $50. The contestants with the highest community service hours receive this award. One Community Service Award is given to the contestant with the highest community service hours. Community service hours must be submitted to the Community Service Award application by 09/20/25. Form is located within application. ***The link to apply for the Community Service Award is located on our website under "Become a Contestant".***
Type the name of your requested “Local Title”. “Local Titles” should represent the area where the contestant resides. (Ex: Miss Nashville Pearl, Miss Cumberland River Pearl). The MTP team will add your division to the title. All titles are first come, first served. “Local Titles” begin at the time of application and end one year later to the date, at midnight.*
Submit your high resolution headshot for the program book.*

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Upload proof of age to confirm age division. This can be a Driver's License, Birth Certificate, Identification Card, or document reflecting date of birth of contestant. Must fall within division by September 27, 2025.*

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Each contestant must select at least one personal appearance for her title year. We encourage and support contestant involvement in her community. We request each contestant to select one personal appearance in her local area during her title year. Contestant must submit for approval on the application. Please type a potential appearance below. (This is not judged)*
Each contestant will be invited to a private Miss Tennessee Pearl Competition Facebook group. Please type the contestant's Facebook account to receive the invitation to the private page. If contestant is under 18 years of age, must also include parent/legal guardian's account.*
The private MTP Facebook page is for contestants only. The purpose is to answer contestant-related questions for the 2026 competition.
Were you referred to compete in MTP?
The Pearl Referral: Contestants receive a $15 credit for each new referral, up to the costs of her competition!
Your full name below serves as a signature (parent's name if contestant is under the age of 18) stating you agree all fees are non-refundable. You agree to all rules listed and these can be amended any time at the sole discretion of the Miss Tennessee Pearl Board. *

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Miss Tennessee Pearl Deposit$125 non-refundable deposit required with application. Contestants who pay in full at time of application will receive a free Optional Competition of their choosing. Deposit includes "Local Title", custom MTP local crown, custom MTP embroidered sash, and automatic entry into Miss Tennessee Pearl. To pay in full, select the correct division balance below. Balance is due 09/20/25.
$125.00 Quantity



Little Tiny Miss Division BalanceDivision balance for Little Tiny Miss. Total fee for the Little Tiny Miss division is $200. Contestants who pay in full at time of application will receive a free Optional Competition of their choosing.
$75.00 Quantity



Princess, Preteen, Teen, Miss, and Ms. Division BalanceDivision balance for Princess, Preteen, Teen, Miss, & Ms. divisions. Total fee for these divisions is $250. Contestants who pay in full at time of application will receive a free Optional Competition of their choosing.
$125.00 Quantity



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