Taylor competes for state’s fairest tonight

Warren County A&L Fair officers, volunteers and delegates are participating in events of the 86th annual Tennessee Association of Fairs Convention this weekend in Nashville.

Newly appointed Warren County fair president Kevin Lawrence will be on hand in Nashville as he officially goes off the board of the state association. After working his way through the board positions for 12 years, he is the past president at this gathering, freeing up more time to be involved locally.

‘I’m both honored and a little apprehensive about being president of the Warren County A&L Fair, but I have been involved since 1981,’ said Lawrence.

He is following Steve Grandey, who has worked diligently for the betterment of the fair for many years.

‘Steve has worked tremendously hard to better our fair over the years. He knows the fair from the inside and out, and has always been an asset. His wife, Carol, has always been by his side to help him out. Thankfully, they will still be volunteering with us and we appreciate them so much,’ said Lawrence.

The convention is always an exciting time for fair officials, especially last year when the local fair earned the honor of champion in the A-division, best premium fair book and best fair logo from a field of 54 fairs in the state.

Fairest of the Fair pageant competition will take place tonight at the Airport Marriott beginning at 6 p.m. Hannah Taylor will be representing Warren County in the competition going up against 24 young ladies in the AA division. Hannah is not a newcomer to pageant competition and is hoping for a good showing tonight.

‘I’m delighted to reprersent Warren County in the Fairest of the Fair competition, as this fufills a childhood dream. I’m very excited about the event, and very thankful to all who have helped me along the way,’ said Taylor. She is the 18-year-old daughter of Susie and Chuck Taylor and is a Warren County High School senior.

Along with Lawrence as president, other Warren County A&L Fair officers include: Mike Pelham, first vice-president; Kenneth Medlen, second vice-president; Regan Kelsey, third vice-president; Marla Cantrell, treasurer; and Wayne Davenport, secretary.

Other board members include: Jim Davenport, Jenny Kelsey, Jeff Carter, J.B. Moore, Steve Helton, Chris Helton and Justin Rich.