CROSS PLAINS, Tenn. — Shalynn Webb of Cross Plains was recently crowned the 2025 National American Miss Tennessee Princess. She will represent Tennessee at the National American Miss (NAM) competition in Orlando, Fla., during the week of Thanksgiving.
National American Miss is one of the nation’s largest and most recognized youth development programs. With seven age divisions ranging from 4 to 39, NAM provides meaningful, age-appropriate, and family-focused experiences designed to help girls build confidence, character, and purpose. The program awards thousands of dollars in scholarships and prizes each year to support personal growth and academic achievement. A hallmark of the competition is its emphasis on natural beauty and self-esteem, including a no-makeup policy for junior contestants. It's motto is clear: We are girls with dreams and women with vision.
Shalynn earned her crown based on her accomplishments, leadership, and commitment to community service. Her journey to the title has been marked by resilience. From overcoming developmental delays to taking the NAM stage with poise and determination, she has proven that setbacks do not define success.
“Before this crown came challenges — but she chose to rise,” her family shared. “She worked harder, tried again, and came back with courage and fire in her heart.”
More than a pageant, Shalynn says the experience is about sisterhood. “The friendships made here are forever, and the true win was the joy of cheering each other on and learning the power of empowered girls empowering girls,” she said.
With her new title, Shalynn is also launching a community initiative called Smiles by Shalynn. The project provides goodie bags for children in foster care, hospitals, and cancer treatment centers to bring joy and hope to those facing hardship.
Shalynn will carry both her crown and her cause to the national stage in November. To her community, she is already a queen — not just by title, but by heart.
