Claim: Lynnette Cole of Tennessee was crowned as Miss USA 2000, 49th Miss USA with New Hampshire placing 1st runner-up on February 4, 2000 at the Grand Palace Theatre in  Branson, Missouri.
Evidence: Lynnette Cole
Tennessee Tennessee Miss USA 2000, the 49th Miss USA pageant, was held at The Grand Palace, in Branson, Missouri on February 4, 2000. Grand Palace, Branson, Missouri New Hampshire earns the 1st runner-up position for the first time and surpasses its previous highest placement in 1980, becoming its highest placement ever at the pageant.