Requirements for Participation
Young men who have just completed their junior year of high School and will be seniors this fall.
Any young man who has previously attended a Boys' State is not eligible to attend a second session.
Outstanding qualities of leadership, character, scholarship, loyalty and service to their schools and community should be considered.
An interest in the governmental process.
Above average scholastic standing.
The prospective delegate and their parents must be residents of the state of Tennessee.
Selection of those to attend Boys' State is based on the following:
- A recommended list of candidates to interview is made by the high school at which the eligible boys are enrolled.
- Posts will interview those recommended and make their selections based on the interview and other criteria such as a resume or written assignment.
- Those not selected as primary delegates become alternates in case a primary delegate cannot attend.