2026-2027 Local Title and Miss Tennessee Pearl

2026-2027 Local Title and Miss Tennessee Pearl

Application Deadline: September 13, 2026
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 be a natural born female and must live, work, or attend school in the state of Tennessee.
"Local Pearl Titles" for 2026

Young ladies representing "Local Pearl 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 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! Local Pearl Titles begin at the time of application and end on 12/31/26 at 11:59pm.
Little Tiny Miss Division Areas of Competition

The above information is taken directly from our Competition Handbook and Miss Tennessee Pearl website www.MissTennesseePearl.com. Contestants receive the official Competition Handbook upon application completion and will be sent to the email listed below.
Princess Division Areas of Competition

The above information is taken directly from our Competition Handbook and Miss Tennessee Pearl website www.MissTennesseePearl.com. Contestants receive the official Competition Handbook upon application completion and will be sent to the email listed below.
Preteen Division Areas of Competition

The above information is taken directly from our Competition Handbook and Miss Tennessee Pearl website www.MissTennesseePearl.com. Contestants receive the official Competition Handbook upon application completion and will be sent to the email listed below.
Teen Division Areas of Competition

The above information is taken directly from our Competition Handbook and Miss Tennessee Pearl website www.MissTennesseePearl.com. Contestants receive the official Competition Handbook upon application completion and will be sent to the email listed below.
Miss Division Areas of Competition

The above information is taken directly from our Competition Handbook and Miss Tennessee Pearl website www.MissTennesseePearl.com. Contestants receive the official Competition Handbook upon application completion and will be sent to the email listed below.
Ms. Division Areas of Competition

The above information is taken directly from our Competition Handbook and Miss Tennessee Pearl website www.MissTennesseePearl.com. Contestants receive the official Competition Handbook upon application completion and will be sent to the email listed below.
The People's Pearl

The People’s Pearl is an official Miss Tennessee Pearl title determined by people near and far. The winner will receive an official MTP crown and custom embroidered sash. The winner will be invited to participate in events and will be featured on the MTP website and social media. The link to vote for The People’s Pearl is located at www.MissTennesseePearl.com under the Contestant Information tab. Voting closes on 09/25/26 at 11:59pm. Entry fee: $1 per vote - Award: Official MTP Title.
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 Pearl Title", MTP local crown, custom embroidered MTP sash with contestant's Local Pearl Title, and automatic entry into Miss Tennessee Pearl. Competition balance is due 09/20/2026.
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 from Tally Genie)*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Phone Number (if under 18, must provide parent/legal guardian phone number)*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Contestant's Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Tennessee Address (Home, work, or school). This is the address where your "Local Pearl 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
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: Photogenic & Community Service

Contestants who pay in full at the 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".*** The Academic Award is a zero fee optional competition and does not cost to apply.
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. *
Type the name of your requested “Local Title”. “Local Titles” should represent the area where the contestant resides, works, or attends school. (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 Pearl Titles” begin at the time of application and end on 12/31/26 at 11:59pm.*
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 26, 2026.*

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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 2026-2027 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. *

First NameLast Name
My Products*
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Miss Tennessee Pearl Deposit
$125 non-refundable deposit required with application. Deposit includes "Local Pearl Title", 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 09/20/26.

$125.00 Quantity



Little Tiny Miss Division Balance
Division 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. Divisions Balance
Division 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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