Miss Jackson and Miss Madison County Volunteer Pageant crowns new titleholders

The Miss Jackson Volunteer and Miss Madison County Volunteer local preliminary pageant crowned 10 new titleholders at the Carl Perkins Civic Center on Sunday, Oct. 1.

Six women, ages 18-26, competed for the titles of Miss Jackson Volunteer and Miss Madison County Volunteer.

Addi Poole, a 24-year-old Murray State graduate from Martin, captured the title of Miss Jackson Volunteer. Poole’s platform is “Addi for Adoption,” and her talent is vocal performance. Poole also received the Interview award.

VanWinkle (left) and Poole (right) are pictured with Jada Brown, Miss Tennessee Volunteer

Gracyn VanWinkle, a 19-year-old student at Arnold’s Beauty School, earned the title of Miss Madison County Volunteer. VanWinkle’s platform is “The Happy Path: Mental Health Awareness,” and her talent is vocal performance. VanWinkle also received the Lifestyle and Fitness award and the Talent award.

Payne (left) is pictured with Miss Jackson Volunteer 2023 Marti Sullivan, Powers (center) is pictured with Miss Madison County Volunteer 2023 Jewel Bodkins, and Smith (right) is pictured with Sullivan.

Additionally, Sierra Smith received the Miss Congeniality award, Rebecca Powers received 2nd runner-up and Trinity Payne received 1st runner-up.

Six young women, ages 13-17, competed for the Miss Jackson Teen Volunteer, Miss Madison County Teen Volunteer and Miss Golden Circle Teen Volunteer titles.

From left to right is Hollingsworth, Autry, and Morris.

Eris Hollingsworth was crowned Miss Jackson Teen Volunteer, Georgia Autry was crowned Miss Madison County Teen Volunteer and received the interview award, and Brennan Morris was crowned Miss Golden Circle Teen Volunteer and received the talent award.

Henning (left) is pictured with Miss Jackson Teen Volunteer 2023, Ella Cate Haynes, and McClintock (right) is pictured with Miss Madison County Teen Volunteer, Sara Love.

Additionally, Kristin Henning received 1st runner-up and the lifestyle and fitness award, and Harlei McClintock received 2nd runner-up.

Seven young women, ages 13-18, competed for the Miss Jackson Iris Teen, Miss Madison County Iris Teen and Miss Golden Circle Iris Teen titles.

From left to right is Fraley, Murphy, and Wilson.

AbbyGrace Fraley was crowned Miss Jackson Iris Teen and received the interview award, Makayla Murphy was crowned Miss Madison County Iris Teen and received the Lifestyle and Fitness award, and Kinsley Grace Wilson was crowned Miss Golden Circle Iris Teen.

Helton (left) and Smith (right) are pictured with 2023 Miss Jackson/Madison County Preteens.

Additionally, Paige Helton earned 1st runner-up and Allie Kate Smith earned 2nd runner-up and Miss Congeniality.

Lepinksy (left) and Laster (right) are pictured with Courtney Parker.

Five young ladies competed for the Preteen Miss Jackson and Preteen Miss Madison County titles. Sophie Lepinsky was crowned Preteen Miss Jackson and Bexley Laster was crowned Preteen Miss Madison County. Ava Gordon received 1st runner-up.

Each titleholder will compete for her respective state title during the 2024 Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant week, held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center July 21-27, 2024.

(All photos provided by Jess Martin)