- 2010 Booking Information -

To book Lynnette Cole, Miss USA 2000 and/or Miss Southern Tennessee Titleholders for speaking engagements or appearances, please call (646) 209-0339 or e-mail: info@misssoutherntennessee.com

Speaking topics include: Motivation, Inspiration, Empowerment, Awareness & Leadership

Appearances: Emcee, Co-Emcee, Award Presenter, Special Guest

Miss Southern Tennessee 2010 Katie Hoppel	Miss Southern Tennessee Teen 2010 Deborah Hudgins	Miss USA 2000 Lynnette Cole

Miss Southern Tennessee - Katie Hoppel

With an insatiable need for excitement and adventure, Katie isn't just strolling through life, she is screaming "Wow, What a Ride!" A graduate student with ambitions for an MBA in Marketing, Katie aspires to become a marketing account executive for a nationally recognized advertising agency.

In the words of Coco Chanel, "In order to be irreplaceable, one must be different", Katie never dreamed these words would inspire her to overcome the adversities she would be facing head-on, establishing her as an inspiration to so many individuals.

In 2006, Katie was in a near fatal automobile accident and faced the high possibility of permanent mental and physical disabilities which required months of painful therapy. Today, she is a true testament of great strength, determination and powerful conviction. She has received numerous academic scholarships and awards for overcoming adversity. She takes great pride for being on the Dean's list with a 3.7 GPA just two semesters after her near fatal accident.

In Katie's spare time she enjoys volunteering, speaking on behalf of the American Red Cross, and curling up with a good book. 

Miss Southern Tennessee Teen - Deborah Hudgins

The one thing you notice about Deborah is her "bubbly" personality and high energy for life! It's no wonder why she is on the Honor Roll, voted Best-All-Around Freshman, Step Team Captain, MVP Dancer, 1st in State for Track and Cross Country and Secretary for the Junior Class.

Deborah believes in "Dreaming your hardest and keeping those dreams close to your heart." With talent and skills for singing, dancing and acoustic guitar, Deborah has her sights set on achieving success in the entertainment industry as a singer/actress, traveling on mission trips to Africa, and having a family of her own.

Deborah aspires to be a strong and positive influence to children and teens across the world encouraging youth to always have self-respect, to be thankful for who they are and to lend a helping hand.

Though Deborah is always on the Go, she enjoys spending time at home with family and friends, and of course Shopping!

Lynnette Cole

Crediting humble beginnings and being raised along side 127 young people who graced the Cole household, Lynnette's passion for bringing awareness to adoption & foster care is powerful. For two years, Lynnette held a staff position in Washington, DC creating the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. The adoption coalition institute works to reform adoption laws and is chaired by a bi-partisan committee of senators and various state representatives.

Lynnette is the official International On-Air Spokesperson for Pur Minerals. As a host, Lynnette has hosted several shows such as "The Weekend Vibe" for NBC and CMT "Ultimate Country Home", ESPN entitled "The Life", MTV, VH-1, and "Whips" for the Source All Access on NBC as well as made appearances on "As the World Turns". Along with her hosting and career she has appeared in numerous print ads and commercials. As an actress, she has worked on several films including "Funny Valentine" & "Shattered".

High on her list of accomplishments is winning the Miss Tennessee USA title in 2000 allowing her the opportunity to forever become a part of pageant history as the first woman from Tennessee to be crowned MISS USA. As her causes and platform, she championed for breast and ovarian cancer as well as advocated for today's youth, bringing awareness to the great need for foster care and adoption within our Nation. She is even on"AdoptionCelebrity.com" among famous adopted people.