Alexa MacArthur

Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer 2026

Alexa MacArthur was crowned Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer. Alexa was awarded $2,000 from the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Organization, which will be contributed towards her education at the Mississippi State University. As Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer, Alexa is a freshman at the Mississippi State University. Upon graduation, with aspirations of pursuing a Kinesiology Degree.

Through her state title, she has had the privilege of traveling and promoting the incredible opportunities offered by the Volunteer Organization. Her platform, Passion to Purpose, focuses on issues that are deeply personal to her.

She is dedicated to volunteering regularly and supporting organizations such as The Salvation Army, Ronald McDonald House, and St. Jude. Additionally, she had recently begun her year as a member of the St. Jude Leadership Society.

Lucy Cowart

Miss Iris Teen Tennessee 2026

Lucy Cowart was crowned Miss Iris Tennessee Teen Volunteer in Jackson, TN, at the state competition last July while representing East Tennessee as Miss Knoxville Iris Teen. Miss Cowart’s personal platform is
The products are placed in a cute, reusable zippered bag so girls aren’t embarrassed
when they need to go to their school office to get one. West hopes that girls can BLOOM by openly talking about their experiences. She enjoys speaking in schools, often as part of the state mandated health education courses, and telling her own story of blooming.  Since starting her platform she has delivered over 2,000 bags in just over forty schools.   West received the Crockett County Youth Governor’s Star Award for her volunteer efforts in February 2024.  She has serves as a Teen Of Impact for American Heart Association and as a member of the St. Jude Leadership Society. 
 
West is a 17-year-old honors student from Bells, TN who will begin her senior year of high school in the fall. West intends to pursue a career in nursing and plans to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. West is an avid volleyball player and plays club volleyball with West TN Force and varsity volleyball for Crockett County High School (CCHS).  She is a member of the National Beta Club and a chapter officer of Health Occupation Service of America (HOSA). Katherine loves being active and spends her free time with her family and friends.  She enjoys staying active in the gym, running track, and doing her nails.