Mr. Mitchell Parham
Board Member
Tennessee
As you prepare for State Convention, we’ve gathered some info that will be helpful to have before you arrive!
Welcome to
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State Leadership
- Mitchell Parham | Chair
- Sandy Puckett | Vice Chair
- Tim Copeland
- Andy Jackson
- Shanna Boyd
- Beth Moore
- Jamie Rickman
Andy Jackson
State Sponsor
Seymour High School
Marcy Raus
State Sponsor Elect
Dorothy & Noble Harrelson School
Fox DeLozier
Elementary President
Seymour Intermediate School
Everett Hollandsworth
Elementary Vice President
Cannon North Elementary School
Ellison Atchley
Elementary Leadership Representative
Catlettsburg Elementary School
Mr. Mitchell Parham
Board Member
Labrenda Coleman
State Sponsor
Dyersburg Middle School
Tim Shelby
State Sponsor Elect
East Robertson High School
Carson Gibson
Junior President
Seymour Jr High School
A’Zaria Mills
Junior Vice President
Meadowview Middle School
Ryan Fawcett
Junior Secretary
South Gibson County Middle School
Collin Jackson
Junior Leadership Representative
Carter Middle School
Anhad Jain
Junior Leadership Representative
Central Magnet School
Mr. Mitchell Parham
Board Member
John F. Apple
State Sponsor
Upperman High School
Hannah Thomas
State Sponsor Elect
Springfield High School
Landon Earnest
Senior President
Upperman High School
Bailey Tidwell
Senior Vice President
Seymour High School
Emma DeGroot
Senior Secretary
Northview Senior Academy
Myren Hurst
Senior Leadership Representative
Dyersburg High School
Cora Sanders
Senior Leadership Representative, National Leadership Ambassador
Morristown Hamblen High School West
Alyssa West
Senior Leadership Representative
Seymour High School
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
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.
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
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.
Coming Soon
Food trucks will be located in the Delta Portico.
On-site dining option hours and menus can be found on the hotel website here.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
Coming Soon
Food trucks will be located in the Delta Portico.
On-site dining option hours and menus can be found on the hotel website here.
Coming Soon
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!
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.
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
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.
Coming Soon
Food trucks will be located in the Delta Portico.
On-site dining option hours and menus can be found on the hotel website here.
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.
Contact the Beta Team
If you have any questions about the National Convention, please contact our National Office.
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