Sarah Stonier holds the title MIss Walking Tall, and it couldn't be more apt. This local Tennessee titleholder overcame great adversity, including homelessness and neglect, before becoming one of the young women who will vie for the title of Miss Tennessee later this summer. You can learn more about Sarah here:

http://tnjn.com/2011/may/06/video-knoxville-woman-turns-fr/

Photo: Miss Tennessee website