NASHVILLE, TN – After two inspiring nights of preliminary competition at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, during which 31 contestants from across the state of Tennessee showcased their talents, interview skills, and community service achievements, Zoe Scheiderich, representing Music City, was crowned Miss Tennessee 2025.
The 22-year-old from Lebanon, Tennessee, impressed the esteemed panel of judges in all phases of the competition, becoming the 72nd woman to earn the coveted title. Zoe now joins a legacy of iconic and inspirational women and will continue her work as a spokesperson for her social impact initiative, Triple E: Elevating, Empowering, and Equipping Women.
Zoe is currently pursuing a degree in Entertainment Journalism at Middle Tennessee State University and works as a dance and ballet teacher at Rockstar Dance Academy. She will spend the next two months preparing to represent Tennessee at the Miss America competition in competition in Orlando this September.
Over her three years of involvement in the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Competition, Zoe has earned more than $17,000 in tuition scholarships, which she will use to continue her education at MTSU.
“It was surreal to hear my name called as the winner. I couldn’t believe it was really happening,” Scheiderich said.
The Miss Tennessee Organization also crowned it’s Teen representative, Analee Shaver as Miss Tennessee’s Teen 2025 on Saturday. Shaver, a resident of Collierville, will dedicate her year of service to combating bullying within schools.
This year’s Miss Tennessee competition marked a historic first, as the competition was hosted in Nashville for the first time in its 72-year history. It was emceed by a trio of accomplished women: Ashley Eicher (Miss Tennessee 2004), Kellye Cash Sheppard (Miss Tennessee 1986 / Miss America 1987), and Hannah Robison Shellnut (Miss Tennessee 2015). Renowned producer and Nashville resident Kent Parham provided choreography and staging for the event, bringing an energetic and elevated production to the Music City stage.
Colene Trent, CEO and Executive Director of the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Competition, expressed her excitement:
“We are so grateful for the kind welcome from the Nashville community and look forward to strengthening our scholarship program and growing the Miss Tennessee brand in Music City.”
Each year, the Miss Tennessee Opportunity awards more than $50,000 in tuition scholarships through its state and local competitions. As Miss Tennessee, Zoe will travel statewide, advocating for her community service initiative and promoting the mission of the Miss Tennessee program.
About Miss America
Miss America is the nation’s premier empowerment platform for young women, advancing their personal and professional goals while serving as positive role models in their communities. With a legacy dating back to 1921, Miss America’s mission is “Empowering Women to Lead.”
The program engages thousands of young women ages 14–28 each year across the nation and is the largest provider of scholarships to women in the United States. Scholarships are awarded through the Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation, Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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