FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2025 Pageant Winners of Tennessee Valley Fair
Knoxville, TN (September 10, 2025) — The Tennessee Valley Fair proudly announced the winners of its 2025 Pageants, held on September 5, 6 , and 9. Contestants from Knox County and surrounding counties competed in multiple divisions, showcasing poise, personality, and community spirit while carrying on one of the Fair’s most cherished traditions.
The title of 67th Tennessee Valley Fairest of the Fair was awarded to Brooke Bilbrey, a senior at Karns High School. Brooke will represent the Tennessee Valley Fair as its official ambassador for the 2025-2026 year, earning a $1,500 scholarship. Additionally, she earned "Best Interview" for another $750 scholarship. She will go on to compete in the Tennessee Association of Fair's Fairest of the Fair competition in January 2026. In addition, Mattie Thompson was crowned the 18th Junior Fairest of the Fair, and she will also serve as an official ambassador of the Tennessee Valley Fair for the next year.
The results for the 2025 pageant are as follows:
Baby Contest (9-47 months)
- Division I Girl: Sutton Lovingood
- 1st Runner-Up: Honey Dunner
- 2nd Runner-Up: Amelia Fernandez
- Photogenic: Sutton Lovingood
- People’s Choice: Journii Spradlin
- Division II Girl: Summer Hensley
- 1st Runner-Up: Jade Scarborough
- 2nd Runner-Up: Raelyn Tallent
- Photogenic: Bellamy Rhyan
- People’s Choice: Bellamy Rhyan
- Division II Boy: Chandler Beach
- 1st Runner-Up: Kashdynne Smith
- 2nd Runner-Up: Namaari Wilson
- Photogenic: Namaari Wilson
Tiny Tot (4-6 years old)
- 2025 Tiny Tot: Bryleigh Sheets
- 1st Runner-Up: Brynleigh Anderson
- 2nd Runner-Up: Abigail Stevens
- People’s Choice:
- Miss Photogenic: Marlee Gilbreath
Little Miss (7-9 years old)
- 2025 Little Miss: Mia Blevins
- 1st Runner-Up: Waverly Hughes
- 2nd Runner-Up: Adeline Kate Smith
- People’s Choice: Lorabella Neely
- Miss Photogenic: Vivvy Shultz
Princess (10-12 years old)
- 2025 Princess: Hadley Webb
- 1st Runner-Up: Pacey Brockwell
- 2nd Runner-Up: Lillee Elkins
- People’s Choice: Avery Campbell
- Miss Photogenic: Avery Campbell
Junior Fairest of the Fair (13-15 years old)
- 2025 Junior Fairest of the Fair: Mattie Thompson, Seymour
- 1st Runner-Up: Becka Williams, Knoxville
- 2nd Runner-Up: Jessica Murray, Jefferson City
- People’s Choice: Kacie Best, Maryville
- Miss Photogenic: Jessica Murray, Jefferson City
Fairest of the Fair (16-20 years old)
- 2025 Fairest of the Fair: Brooke Bilbrey, Knoxville
- 1st Runner-Up/Sweetheart: Lillie Harris, Knoxville
- 2nd Runner-Up: Ella Flynn, Knoxville
- Best Interview: Brooke Bilbrey, Knoxville
- People’s Choice: Lillie Harris, Knoxville
- SPARK Award (Community Service): Shae York, Jacksboro
- Miss Academic: Sarah Nelson
- Miss Photogenic: Shae York, Jacksboro
Fair Lady (21-39 years old)
- 2025 Fair Lady: Taeylr Phillips, Knoxville
- People’s Choice: Amanda Stephens, Madisonville
- Photogenic: Sophia Demalis
Fair Woman (40-59 years old)
- 2025 Fair Woman: Bridgett Smith, Corryton
- People’s Choice: Bridgett Smith
- Photogenic: Andrea Oakes
Ms. Senior (60+ years old)
- 2025 Ms. Senior: Sheree Henry, Oak Ridge