Tennessee State Visit

What a memorable time with the Tennessee Daughters at their 120th State Conference! From the heartfelt rededication of the Heroes of 1776 monument to the inspiring celebration of outstanding service and Junior Membership, every moment radiated true Volunteer spirit. A special thank you to Barbara White and her husband for the stylish ride in their antique Rolls Royce, to my wonderful Page, Natalie Bigger Davis, and to State Regent Emily Robinson for making my visit both seamless and joyful. Tennessee Daughters truly exemplify the spirit of service, friendship, and patriotism.

- Pamela Wright, President General

The Chapter Regents Club Meeting welcomed Mrs. Wright to the conference, and she presented 100% President General Project certificates to our wonderful Tennessee Chapter Regents. It was exciting to have Mrs. Wright attend a reception given for our first-time attendees and new members, as well as the Pages Meeting.

Mrs. Wright was the keynote speaker at the Opening Night dinner, and her message “Celebrating DAR Service and Friendship” inspired the Tennessee Daughters. We were delighted to hear Tennessee bluegrass legend Wayne Jerrolds and his band perform a new Tennessee State Song, “Tennessee, Tennessee.”  Tennessee State Outstanding Junior Katie Thrash was announced and celebrated.

DAR Leadership Training course graduates and triple crown awardees were honored during an afternoon ceremony and reception. Later that evening, our chapter regents were honored during a banquet, with Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Mari K. Eder as the keynote speaker. Outstanding Chapter Regents Pamela Wood and Rachel McKinley were honored.

A touching Memorial Service was held, featuring harp music and our TSDAR Chorus, to remember those we lost during the last year. Six former state officers were eulogized, including Honorary President General Linda Tinker Watkins. The memorial wreath was placed later that day at the graves of James Robertson and Charlotte Reeves Robertson.