The reign of terror Tara is officially over, and Miss USA Tara Conner passed her crown on to Miss Tennessee, Rachel Smith.

Conner offered Smith this sage advice: "Be yourself and put your own flavor on the title"--just as long as that flavor isn't whiskey, vodka or beer.

Tara has future plans to look forward to, which include writing a book (of course), correspondence work, and some acting.

Photo: People.com

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