
Mr. Mitchell Parham
Board Member
As you prepare for State Convention, we’ve gathered some info that will be helpful to have before you arrive!


Board Member

State Sponsor
Seymour High School

State Sponsor Elect
Dorothy & Noble Harrelson School

Elementary President
Seymour Intermediate School

Elementary Vice President
Cannon North Elementary School

Elementary Leadership Representative
Catlettsburg Elementary School

Board Member

State Sponsor
Dyersburg Middle School

State Sponsor Elect
East Robertson High School

Junior President
Seymour Jr High School

Junior Vice President
Meadowview Middle School

Junior Secretary
South Gibson County Middle School

Junior Leadership Representative
Carter Middle School

Junior Leadership Representative
Central Magnet School

Board Member

State Sponsor
Upperman High School

State Sponsor Elect
Springfield High School

Senior President
Upperman High School

Senior Vice President
Seymour High School

Senior Secretary
Northview Senior Academy

Senior Leadership Representative
Dyersburg High School

Senior Leadership Representative, National Leadership Ambassador
Morristown Hamblen High School West

Senior Leadership Representative
Seymour High School

Senior Leadership Representative
East Robertson High School
Here are the three most helpful links to get you prepped for your convention!
Everything you need to know for the Tennessee Elementary Convention!
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
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
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.
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.


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:
Complimentary bus parking in Lot B & E
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.
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.

Can’t make it to the session in person? Livestream it here.
Here are the three most helpful links to get you prepped for your convention!
Everything you need to know for the Tennessee Junior Convention!
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
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
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.
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.


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
Storage is located in Ryman Exhibit Hall A1.
Storage is located in Ryman Exhibit Hall A1.
Self-Parking Process:
Complimentary bus parking in Lot B & E
On-site dining option hours and menus can be found on the hotel website here.
Food trucks will be located in the Delta Portico.
Coming Soon
Can’t make it to the session in person? Livestream it here.
Here are the three most helpful links to get you prepped for your convention!
Everything you need to know for the Tennessee Senior Convention!
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
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
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.
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.


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
Storage is located in Ryman Exhibit Hall A1.
Storage is located in Ryman Exhibit Hall A1.
Self-Parking Process:
Complimentary bus parking in Lot B & E
On-site dining option hours and menus can be found on the hotel website here.
Food trucks will be located in the Delta Portico.
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.

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

Can’t make it to the session in person? Livestream it here.
If you have any questions about the National Convention, please contact our National Office.
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