One of the highlights of the biannual Tennessee Picnic Association (TPA) celebration is the Tennessee Picnic pageant.

The pageant is set for 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, at Cocke County High School in the auditorium. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children.

The five contestants are being announced today.

Chelsey Davis, the 17-year-old daughter of Gwen Davis, of Jefferson City, attends Jefferson County High School.

╥I want to be an entrepreneur in the entertainment business. A dancer!╙ she said. She has won Best Singer and Dancer honors and enjoys dancing, singing and acting.

Twenty-year-old Kendra Lavon Ray, of Newport, is the daughter of Meschelyn Robinson and Charles Ray Jr.

She attends Walters State Community College where she is studying to be a physical therapist. She was third runner-up in the 2007 Tennessee Picnic pageant and was crowned Parrottsville Heritage Days Queen in 2008.

Tenisha Leshea Ray, of Newport, is the 18-year-old daughter of Meschelyn Robinson and Charles Ray Jr.

She attends Walters State Community College where she is also studying physical therapy.

She was first runner up in the Cocke County High School Homecoming and received academic awards in Spanish, English and fine arts. Her hobbies and interests include singing, playing basketball, and helping the needy in the community.

Chelsea DePrise Whiteside is the 18-year-old daughter of Deno and Debbie Whiteside, of Jefferson City.

A graduate of Jefferson County High School, she attends East Tennessee State University. She plans to become a pediatrician.

KeYonna D. Kirkland, the 16-year-old daughter of Nichole Kirkland and Leon Kirkland, of Knoxville, attends Austin East High School.

She hopes to major in business and marketing with a minor in theater.

Her hobbies are singing, dancing and basketball.