Miss Black Middle Tennessee
Highlight Middle Tennessee at the 2026 Miss Black Tennessee USA Pageant. Winners stand to claim a crown, sash, and an array of sponsored items, along with the chance to compete in the 2026 state pageant. This contest is exclusively for women of African descent, aged 13 to 45, residing in the Middle Tennessee region.Highlight Middle Tennessee at the 2026 Miss Black Tennessee USA Pageant. Winners stand to claim a crown, sash, and an array of sponsored items, along with the chance to compete in the 2026 state pageant. This contest is exclusively for women of African descent, aged 13 to 45, residing in the Middle Tennessee region.
Areas of Competition
Charissa Taylor
Local Director, Miss Black Middle Tennessee
Charissa Taylor is a Nashville, Tn. native. Graduating with honors from John Overton Comprehensive High School, she was also crowned Homecoming Queen her senior year. Shortly after, Charissa attended and graduated from Austin Peay State University with a degree in Finance.
Charissa is the owner of The Pink Sugar Funnel Cakery. She also works in the insurance industry and has held various roles as a multi-licensed insurance adjuster. As a teenager, attending modeling and pageantry classes, workshops and competing herself, it does not stop there. Charissa looks forward to putting her skills and experience to use by working alongside the contestants, The Miss Black Tennessee USA Pageant Organization and the community!
