Knoxville Teen Abi Vander Linden is representing her community in the National American Miss Pageant in Orlando, FL this week. 

She is representing her hometown in this pageant as Miss Knoxville, after she qualified for the exclusive pageant back in June of this year. Abi is participating in several different categories and competitions during her Thanksgiving week in Florida as she enjoys her week with her family while pursuing national honors. Abi is proud of her hometown, and is excited to be able to represent Knoxville. She is grateful for all the support she has had along the way.

“I think it’s amazing. This competition is very community service based, and I have an amazing community that I can do all of my service for and represent. It’s really exciting knowing I can represent my whole town and that they all have my back.”

Hear more from Abi about her experience at the National American Miss Pageant on tomorrow’s Let’s Talk Knoxville.