Dobyns-Bennett may nominate two rising Senior female students to attend the 2026 American Legion Volunteer Girls State event to be held on the campus of Lipscomb University in Nashville the week of May 24-May 30, 2026.  Tennessee Volunteer Girls State empowers Tennessee's promising young women to become and remain civically engaged leaders through experiential learning and relevant, inspiring growth opportunities.  Applications are currently available on the D-B website.  If you have an interest in government and attending the week-long Girls State event, please complete an application by Friday, March 20th and return to the Counseling Office.