MR. TENNESSEE  COMPETITION

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate,
but that we are powerful beyond measure"



ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Today, the tradition of crowning Mr. Tennessee continues on under the direction of Mr. Dwight N. Pope. Pope attended Tennessee State University and transitioned from a student to an employed as TSU cheerleading coach. Pope has an abundance of experience that is not limited to the coordination of male competitions and female beauty pageants. He is an experienced runway model for several modeling agencies including The Bizon Model and Talent Management Agency, runway trainer and serves as consultant and advisor to university/fraternities kings and queens. As CEO/Founder of Diavontti, The Agency, The Production, The School and a very vibrant fashion show producer, Mr. Pope will share his fashion phenomena with the city of Nashville and surrounding Cities.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

The Mr. Tennessee Competition serves as a platform for Tennessee men, ages 18-27, to accomplish their goals of scholastic and entrepreneurial endeavors. Participation in the Competition provides opportunities for personal and professional growth. The title sponsors of the 2007 Mr. Tennessee Competition were the Nashville Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants, Miss. Ellaneous Public Relations, M. Miller Designs, Kings Konnection, Diavontti Productions, Tri-Stage Networks, and Coca-Cola Community Connections.

MISSION
Kings Konnection develops and promotes leadership among men in the community. This annual competition will provide scholarship opportunities that allow the delegates to pursue and achieve their educational, career and personal goals. The organization will help develop men who are strong, empowered, educated and who will serve as positive role models for other males.

SCHOLARSHIP
Kings Konnection celebrates scholastic achievement and believes that education is the key to lifelong success. Kings Konnection promotes education and leadership through scholarship and trophy to the winner of the competition and trophies to the 1st and 2nd runner up.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Mr. Tennessee competition is a community driven organization and is committed to addressing health and education, two leading social issues in the community. The winner of the official "Mr. Tennessee" competition will use his civic platform to promote awareness of these issues during his reign.


2007-2008 Mr. Tennessee
D'Errico Wylie

D'Errico Wylie took his first walk as Mr. Tennessee 2007 on the Tennessee State University's Humanities Building stage, June 3, 2007. His walk along the stage was the first of many steps to a journey across the state of Tennessee. During his reign as Mr. Tennessee, Wylie promoted his platform, "Empowering Youth Through Exposure" . Wylie, a 24 year old native of Clarksville, TN, is currently pursuing his doctorate in Psychology from Tennessee State University with aspirations of owning a private practice as an adolescent psychologist. Wylie also completed his Bachelor and Master's degrees in Psychology from Tennessee State University. Along with a crown and a trophy, Wylie was also awarded a $2,000 scholarship to continue his education and assist him in his entrepreneurial endeavors.