CLARKSVILLE, TN – Petite USA has announced the crowning of a new state queen: Teen Tennessee Petite. Rylei Johnson won this crown in a competitive selection process, where thousands of women apply annually for their respective states. The Selection Committee considers headshots, applications, and each candidate’s potential to make a positive impact on their community. Rylei Johnson is now set to represent Tennessee at the Petite USA national pageant in Chicago, scheduled from July 8-11, 2026.
Petite USA, a pioneering pageant system that celebrates and empowers women of all heights, has established itself as a platform for women to express their qualities and abilities. Focusing on contestants 5-foot-6 and shorter, the pageant system features five divisions of competition, catering to teenagers, young adults, married women, and contestants aged 45 and above…