The Nashville Chamber of Commerce will host “Tea with Miss Arkansas’ Teen” on Aug. 24 immediately following the Howard County Fair Parade.
The gathering will be held at Midtown Social, 117 East Howard St., and tickets are now available ay the NCC office or House of Crystal Bridal and Formals. The ticket cost will be $10.
Presley Bennett, 17, of White Hall, was crowned Miss Arkansas’ Teen 2026 on June 12, earning the opportunity to represent Arkansas at Miss America’s Teen 2027.
Bennett competed as Miss Saline County’s Teen and impressed judges with her Michael Jackson inspired tap dance talent and her commitment to youth mental health advocacy through her community service initiative, Peaceful Places. Her initiative focuses on promoting mental health awareness and well-being in schools, encouraging students to prioritize emotional wellness and create supportive environments for their peers.
Bennett will represent Arkansas at Miss America’s Teen 2027, which will be held on Sept. 5, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. She will compete alongside delegates representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands for the national title.
