Jamie Watkins, 23 of Soddy-Daisy was crowned Miss Tennessee 2003 during the 51 annual Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant on June 21, 2003 her quest to become Miss Tennessee, she received over $36,000 in scholarships. Jamie is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Vocal Music Education. While in school, she was a member of the National Golden Key Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society, Kappa Delta Sorority, Secretary of CMENC and secretary of the Chattanooga Singers and Singing Mocs. Jamie is the daughter of Jerry Watkins and Betty Watkins and has one sister, Jeri.

She begin to sing and play the piano at age 3. She has always had a passion for music. She has used her passion over the years to help over raise over $20,000 raise for music in the public schools.

As Miss Tennessee 2003, Jamie will represent the state as the Governor’s spokesperson for a Safe and Drug Free Tennessee by speaking to thousands of children about the importance of making wise choices. Jamie has volunteered with the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program as a spokesperson in her hometown for the last 3 years. She received a Distinguished Citizen Award from County Executive Claude Ramsey for her service to the DARE program. She also received the key to the city of Soddy-Daisy from Mayor Jim Adams.