July 1 deadline for applications approaching
Fifteen seniors have signed up so far as contestants for the Miss Senior Franklin Pageant presented by Morning Pointe of Franklin Assisted Living, and there is room for more before the July 1st deadline.
The pageant will take place on July 11 at 7 p.m. at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center at 112 Everbright Ave. in Franklin. Up to 25 senior ladies, ages 55 and up, may compete.
To apply, seniors need to email the following information to franklintn-ed@morningpointe.com by July 1:
- Name
- Age
- Brief bio
- Photo
Those who are selected will be notified. There is a $150 nonrefundable fee to compete.
The competition will involve an interview, a fashion/fun wear contest and an evening gown contest. The top five contestants will advance to answer a final question to determine the winner for Miss Senior Franklin.
Proceeds from registration fees, sponsorships and ticket sales will go to the Morning Pointe Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to provide clinical scholarships and caregiver support. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living.
Jenna Wetherholt, executive director at Morning Pointe of Franklin, is the main organizer for the event. She has competed in multiple pageants over the years, including most recently in the 2024 Miss Tennessee USA Pageant.
“I am so excited to bring my personal pageant experience to help put together a fun event for seniors in our area,” she said. “I have always loved seniors, and it brings me so much joy to share this experience with them, and to do so in a way that will raise funds for such a good cause.”
Tickets for the pageant will be $25 and will go on sale on the Williamson County Performing Arts Center website soon.
For more information about the event, call Wetherholt at 615-419-0674. Further details are also posted on the Morning Pointe of Franklin TN Facebook page under the Facebook Event.
Located at 1005 Generations Way, Morning Pointe of Franklin provides assisted living with 24/7 access to clinical care; meals with dietician oversight and an emphasis on fresh, local produce; a full life enrichment activity program; engaging community partnerships; and on-site physical, occupational and speech therapy services. The community shares a campus with The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, Franklin.
The community is one of 25 assisted living and memory care centers in Tennessee operated by Morning Pointe Senior Living. The company was founded in 1997 by healthcare entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and Franklin Farrow, and it owns and operates 38 communities in five southeastern states. Other area Morning Pointe campuses are located in Spring Hill, Brentwood, Columbia and Tullahoma.
