Welcome to

Tennessee

As you prepare for State Convention, we’ve gathered some info that will be helpful to have before you arrive!

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Select Your Division

State Leadership

  • Mitchell Parham | Chair
  • Sandy Puckett | Vice Chair
  • Tim Copeland
  • Andy Jackson
  • Shanna Boyd
  • Beth Moore
  • Jamie Rickman
MitchellParham TN

Mr. Mitchell Parham

Board Member

Andy Jackson

Andy Jackson

State Sponsor

Seymour High School

Marcy Raus

Marcy Raus

State Sponsor Elect

Dorothy & Noble Harrelson School

Fox DeLozier el pres tn

Fox DeLozier

Elementary President

Seymour Intermediate School

Everett Hollandsworth el vp tn

Everett Hollandsworth

Elementary Vice President

Cannon North Elementary School

EllisonAtchley el rep tn

Ellison Atchley

Elementary Leadership Representative

Catlettsburg Elementary School

MitchellParham TN

Mr. Mitchell Parham

Board Member

Labrenda Coleman

Labrenda Coleman

State Sponsor

Dyersburg Middle School

Tim Shelby

Tim Shelby

State Sponsor Elect

East Robertson High School

Carson Gibson jr pres tn

Carson Gibson

Junior President

Seymour Jr High School

A'Zariah Mills jr vp tn

A’Zaria Mills

Junior Vice President

Meadowview Middle School

Ryan Fawcett jr sec tn

Ryan Fawcett

Junior Secretary

South Gibson County Middle School

Collin Jackson jr rep tn

Collin Jackson

Junior Leadership Representative

Carter Middle School

Anhad Jain jr rep tn

Anhad Jain

Junior Leadership Representative

Central Magnet School

MitchellParham TN

Mr. Mitchell Parham

Board Member

John Apple

John F. Apple

State Sponsor

Upperman High School

Hannah Thomas

Hannah Thomas

State Sponsor Elect

Springfield High School

Landon Earnest sr pres tn

Landon Earnest

Senior President

Upperman High School

Bailey Tidwell sr vp tn

Bailey Tidwell

Senior Vice President

Seymour High School

Emma DeGroot sr sec tn

Emma DeGroot

Senior Secretary

Northview Senior Academy

Myren Hurst sr rep tn

Myren Hurst

Senior Leadership Representative

Dyersburg High School

Cora Sanders sr rep tn

Cora Sanders

Senior Leadership Representative, National Leadership Ambassador

Morristown Hamblen High School West

Alyssa West sr rep tn

Alyssa West

Senior Leadership Representative

Seymour High School

BaileeOster sr rep tn

Bailee Oster

Senior Leadership Representative

East Robertson High School

The Elementary Basics

Here are the three most helpful links to get you prepped for your convention!

The Details

Everything you need to know for the Tennessee Elementary Convention!

FIRST GENERAL SESSION
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025
2:00 PM

Presiding: Fox Delozier | President
Pledge of Allegiance: Madison Lambert, Corbin Hale, Liam Witherspoon, Emerson Kee, Dorothy and Noble Harrelson School
National Anthem: Amelia Davis, Seymour Intermediate School
Welcome and Introductions : Fox Delozier | President
Greetings from State Sponsor : Andy Jackson
Greetings and Council Introductions: Mitchell Parham | Council Chair
Keynote Address: Everett Hollandsworth | Vice President
Songfest Finals (Top 5)
Introduction of Candidates
Awards Presentation – Academics
Adjournment: Fox Delozier | President

SECOND GENERAL SESSION
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025
7:30 PM

Presiding: Everett Hollandsworth | Vice President
Keynote Address: Fox Delozier | President
Campaign Rally
Keynote Address: Saeed McElveen – National President
Performing Arts Finals – Solo, Duo, Trio (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Visual Arts and Individual Awards
Adjournment: Everett Hollandsworth | Vice President
VOTING – 1 Hour

THIRD GENERAL SESSION
SUNDAY , NOVEMBER 23, 2025
9:30 AM

Presiding: Fox Delozier | President
Everett Hollandsworth | Vice President
Installation of New State Officers, State Sponsor
Inspiration: Laura Higdon | National Ambassador
Performing Arts Finals – Group (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Club and Team
Adjournment: Newly Elected President

Check-in will be located at the Front Desk on Friday, November 21st from 2 PM – 8 PM.

Coming Soon

The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is a cashless facility.

There is no clear bag policy.

Outside food and drink is allowed within the Convention Center.

Meetings & Events Guide V .. Page
Meetings & Events Guide V .. Page

Roll Up A1 will be used for Living Literature, Robotics, and Engineering, as well as any extra large prop offload.

LOADING DOCK A1:

November 21: 7 AM – 7 PM

November 22: 7 AM – 2 PM, 9 PM – 11 PM

November 23: 7 AM – 10 PM

ROLL UP A1:

November 21: 7 AM – 9:30 AM, 4 PM – 6:30 PM, 9 PM – 11 PM

November 22: 7 AM – 2 PM

November 23: 7 AM – 1 PM, 4 PM – 6 PM

Storage is located in Ryman Exhibit Hall A1.

Storage is located in Ryman Exhibit Hall A1.

Self-Parking Process:

  • Beta Self-Parking QR Parking Pass (business card) will be issued upon check-in.
    • Guests will be charged up-front in line, and then receive the Beta Self-Parking QR Parking Pass (business card), per each vehicle onsite. Instructions will be on the back of the card.

Complimentary bus parking in Lot B & E

  • Usage of QR code for License Plate reader link is available at Front Desk/Towne Park.

Coming Soon

On-site dining option hours and menus can be found on the hotel website here.

Food trucks will be located in the Delta Portico.

Breakfast: 6 AM – 9 AM
Lunch: 11 AM-1 PM
Dinner: 6 PM-9 PM
Thursday, November 20: Dinner Food Trucks only
Friday, November 21: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner trucks will be available
Saturday, November 22: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner trucks will be available
Sunday, November 23: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner trucks will be available
Monday, November 24: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner trucks will be available
Tuesday, November 25: Breakfast Food Trucks only

Coming Soon

This year’s State Service Project is one that truly captures the heart of Beta: Cards for Courageous Kids. We’re inviting you and your club members to join your State Officers during convention to create cards and crafts that will bring smiles, encouragement, and hope to children in hospitals across Tennessee. Your officers will personally deliver these heartfelt creations to hospitals in their regions, spreading the spirit of service and compassion that defines Beta.

State service project
Gaylord Opryland has extended special rates just for Beta Convention attendees for ICE!
VALID DATES: 11/20-11/24
VALID TIMES: 5 PM – Close (only on valid dates)
DISCOUNT CODE FOR ONLINE PURCHASE: BETA25
*Tickets are based upon availability
*Rates outside of the above dates and times are subject to the standard in-house group discount of 20% off
Event Details:
Join Charlie Brown on an arctic adventure at ICE! presented by PEPSI®.
ICE!, our signature holiday attraction, features favorite scenes from the beloved TV special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” brought to life in magnificent sculptures hand-carved from more than 2 million pounds of ice.

Can’t make it to the session in person? Livestream it here.

The Junior Basics

Here are the three most helpful links to get you prepped for your convention!

The Details

Everything you need to know for the Tennessee Junior Convention!

FIRST GENERAL SESSION
November 24, 2025
3:00 PM

Presiding: Carson Gibson | President
Pledge Of Allegiance: Jacks Singleteary | Northview Middle School
National Anthem: Bella Seratt and Reese Seratt | Dyersburg Middle School
Welcome & Introductions: Carson Gibson | President
Greetings from State Sponsor: Labrenda Coleman| State Sponsor
Council Introductions: Mitchell Parham| Council Chair
Inspiration: Scarlett Morales | National Leadership Ambassador
Inspiration: Gunnar Guy | National Vice President
Campaign Rally
Keynote Address: A’Zaria Mills | Vice President
Songfest Finals (Top 5)
Adjournment: Carson Gibson | President

SECOND GENERAL SESSION
November 24, 2025
7:30 PM

Presiding: A’Zaria Mills | Vice President
Introduction of Candidates
Voting 1 hour
Inspiration: Charlie Wiggins | National Secretary
Keynote Address:  Ryan Fawcett | Secretary
Performing Arts – Group Finals (Top 3)
Awards Presentation | Academics & Individual
Adjournment: A’Zaria Mills | Vice President

THIRD GENERAL SESSION
November 25, 2025
10:00 AM

Presiding: Ryan Fawcett | Secretary
Inspiration: Sydney Byrd | National Leadership Ambassador
Inspiration: McLean Wise | National President
Keynote Address: Carson Gibson | President
Installation of New State Officers
Charge from the Council: Mitchell Parham| Council Chair
Performing Arts – Solo, Duo, Trio (Top 3)
Awards Presentation | Team and Club
Adjournment: Newly Elected President

Check-in will be located at the Delta D Registration Desk on Sunday, November 23rd from 2 PM – 8 PM.

Coming Soon

The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is a cashless facility.

There is no clear bag policy.

Outside food and drink is allowed within the Convention Center.

Meetings & Events Guide V .. Page
Meetings & Events Guide V .. Page

Roll Up A1 will be used for Living Literature, Robotics, and Engineering, as well as any extra large prop offload.

LOADING DOCK A1:

November 23: 7 AM – 10 PM

November 24: 7 AM – 9 AM, 12 PM – 3 PM, 9 PM – 11 PM

November 25: 7 AM – 10 AM, 11:30 AM – 1 PM

ROLL UP A1:

November 23: 7 AM – 1 PM, 4 PM – 6:00 PM

November 24: Not Available

November 25: 7 AM – 10 AM, 11:30 AM – 1 PM

Coming Soon

Coming Soon

Storage is located in Ryman Exhibit Hall A1.

Coming Soon

Storage is located in Ryman Exhibit Hall A1.

Coming Soon

Self-Parking Process:

  • Beta Self-Parking QR Parking Pass (business card) will be issued upon check-in.
    • Guests will be charged up-front in line, and then receive the Beta Self-Parking QR Parking Pass (business card), per each vehicle onsite. Instructions will be on the back of the card.

Complimentary bus parking in Lot B & E

  • Usage of QR code for License Plate reader link is available at Front Desk/Towne Park.

Coming Soon

On-site dining option hours and menus can be found on the hotel website here.

Food trucks will be located in the Delta Portico.

Breakfast: 6 AM – 9 AM
Lunch: 11 AM-1 PM
Dinner: 6 PM-9 PM
Thursday, November 20: Dinner Food Trucks only
Friday, November 21: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner trucks will be available
Saturday, November 22: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner trucks will be available
Sunday, November 23: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner trucks will be available
Monday, November 24: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner trucks will be available
Tuesday, November 25: Breakfast Food Trucks only

Coming Soon

This year’s State Service Project is one that truly captures the heart of Beta: Cards for Courageous Kids. We’re inviting you and your club members to join your State Officers during convention to create cards and crafts that will bring smiles, encouragement, and hope to children in hospitals across Tennessee. Your officers will personally deliver these heartfelt creations to hospitals in their regions, spreading the spirit of service and compassion that defines Beta.

State service project
Gaylord Opryland has extended special rates just for Beta Convention attendees for ICE!
VALID DATES: 11/20-11/24
VALID TIMES: 5 PM – Close (only on valid dates)
DISCOUNT CODE FOR ONLINE PURCHASE: BETA25
*Tickets are based upon availability
*Rates outside of the above dates and times are subject to the standard in-house group discount of 20% off
Event Details:
Join Charlie Brown on an arctic adventure at ICE! presented by PEPSI®.
ICE!, our signature holiday attraction, features favorite scenes from the beloved TV special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” brought to life in magnificent sculptures hand-carved from more than 2 million pounds of ice.

Can’t make it to the session in person? Livestream it here.

The Senior Basics

Here are the three most helpful links to get you prepped for your convention!

The Details

Everything you need to know for the Tennessee Senior Convention!

FIRST GENERAL SESSION
November 20, 2025
7:30 PM

Presiding: Landon Earnest | President
Pledge Of Allegiance
National Anthem
Welcome & Introductions: Landon Earnest | President
Greetings from State Sponsor: John Apple| State Sponsor
Council Introductions: Mitchell Parham| Council Chair
Inspiration: Zion Jenkins | National Leadership Ambassador
Inspiration: Nala Washington | National Vice President
Campaign Rally
Keynote Address: Bailey Tidwell | Vice President
Performing Arts Finals – Solo, Duo, Trio (Top 3)
Awards Presentation – Academics
Adjournment: Landon Earnest | President

SECOND GENERAL SESSION
November 21, 2025
7:00 PM

Presiding: Bailey Tidwell | Vice President
Inspiration: Cora Sanders | National Leadership Ambassador
Inspiration: Everett Etie | National Secretary
Introduction of Voices of Lee: Mitchell Parham| Council Chair
Performance by Voices of Lee
Introduction of Candidates
Voting – 1 Hour
Keynote Address:  Emma Degroot | Secretary
Performing Arts Finals – Group (Top 3)
Awards Presentation | Individual
Adjournment: Bailey Tidwell | Vice President

THIRD GENERAL SESSION
November 22, 2025
9:00 AM

Presiding: Emma Degroot | Secretary
Inspiration: Lyle Gladney | National Leadership Ambassador
Inspiration: Kennedy Daniel | National President
Installation of New State Officers
Charge from the Council: Mitchell Parham| Council Chair
Keynote Address: Landon Earnest | President
Show Choir Finals (Top 5)
Awards Presentation| Team & Club
Adjournment: Newly Elected President

Check-in will be located at the Delta D Registration Desk on Thursday, November 20th from 2 PM – 8 PM.

Coming Soon

The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is a cashless facility.

There is no clear bag policy.

Outside food and drink is allowed within the Convention Center.

Meetings & Events Guide V .. Page
Meetings & Events Guide V .. Page

Coming Soon

Roll Up A1 will be used for Living Literature, Robotics, and Engineering, as well as any extra large prop offload.

LOADING DOCK A1:

November 20:127 PM – 7 PM

November 21: 7 AM – 7 PM

November 22: 7 AM – 2 PM, 9 PM – 11 PM

ROLL UP A1:

November 20: 12 PM – 7 PM

November 21: 7 AM – 9:30 AM, 4 PM – 6:30 PM, 9PM – 11 PM

November 22: 7 AM – 2 PM

Coming Soon

Storage is located in Ryman Exhibit Hall A1.

Coming Soon

Storage is located in Ryman Exhibit Hall A1.

Coming Soon

Self-Parking Process:

  • Beta Self-Parking QR Parking Pass (business card) will be issued upon check-in.
    • Guests will be charged up-front in line, and then receive the Beta Self-Parking QR Parking Pass (business card), per each vehicle onsite. Instructions will be on the back of the card.

Complimentary bus parking in Lot B & E

  • Usage of QR code for License Plate reader link is available at Front Desk/Towne Park.

Coming Soon

On-site dining option hours and menus can be found on the hotel website here.

Food trucks will be located in the Delta Portico.

Breakfast: 6 AM – 9 AM
Lunch: 11 AM-1 PM
Dinner: 6 PM-9 PM
Thursday, November 20: Dinner Food Trucks only
Friday, November 21: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner trucks will be available
Saturday, November 22: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner trucks will be available
Sunday, November 23: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner trucks will be available
Monday, November 24: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner trucks will be available
Tuesday, November 25: Breakfast Food Trucks only

This year’s State Service Project is one that truly captures the heart of Beta: Cards for Courageous Kids. We’re inviting you and your club members to join your State Officers during convention to create cards and crafts that will bring smiles, encouragement, and hope to children in hospitals across Tennessee. Your officers will personally deliver these heartfelt creations to hospitals in their regions, spreading the spirit of service and compassion that defines Beta.

TN State Service Project

National Beta is excited to bring College & Career Fairs to our conventions, giving high school students (grades 9–12), parents, and educators the chance to explore future pathways. At the fair, you’ll connect with representatives from colleges, universities, trade schools, and/or military programs; ask questions; compare options; and discover scholarship opportunities.

Date: November 21, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: In front of the Delta Ballrooms

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Gaylord Opryland has extended special rates just for Beta Convention attendees for ICE!
VALID DATES: 11/20-11/24
VALID TIMES: 5 PM – Close (only on valid dates)
DISCOUNT CODE FOR ONLINE PURCHASE: BETA25
*Tickets are based upon availability
*Rates outside of the above dates and times are subject to the standard in-house group discount of 20% off
Event Details:
Join Charlie Brown on an arctic adventure at ICE! presented by PEPSI®.
ICE!, our signature holiday attraction, features favorite scenes from the beloved TV special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” brought to life in magnificent sculptures hand-carved from more than 2 million pounds of ice.

Can’t make it to the session in person? Livestream it here.

Contact the Beta Team

If you have any questions about the National Convention, please contact our National Office.

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