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A blog by poets for poets in Tennessee and beyond.

PST Seeks Festival Sponsors for 70th Annual Poetry Festival

PST is gearing up for Poetry Fest 70, starting with contest sponsorships! Help us create a diverse contest lineup that tells a story of our 70 years of festivals! Learn more.

June 23, 2026
As Summer Thunders In

As we slide into summer, I’m excited about the opportunities that abound in the state and beyond, and for our upcoming monthly member program!

June 20, 2026
Inspiring Ekphrasis in Columbia

A recent ekphrastic poetry workshop highlights Columbia, Tennessee’s reviving arts culture as poets enter dialog with art works to create poetry.

June 18, 2026
July 2026 Program with Maria Zoccola

In this program, Maria Zoccola presents Mask and MuseL Persona Poetry, during which we will explore how writing in the voice of another amplifies our own. Join us!

June 16, 2026
June 2026 Program Highlights Members

In this program, we recognize volunteers and celebrate your poetry in an open mic session.

June 11, 2026
Opportunities Abound: Summer 2026 Roundup

Get the deets on poetry in Tennessee and surrounding communities. Workshops, conferences and conventions. Calls for submission. Contests. Events.

June 8, 2026
A (Brief) Meditation on Appreciation

As our new program year begins, I’m grateful for those who brought us to this point and look forward to all that’s yet to come.

May 20, 2026
New: Dragons and Chiggers From Howard Carman

PST member Howard Carman’s poetry book, Dragons and Chiggers, a collaboration with his artist father, is now available.

May 16, 2026
A Season Shifts

As our program year ends, I reflect on the pleasures of the season and its shifting … and invite you to join us as we continue to grow our society.

April 25, 2026
May 2026 Program with Jeffrey Heath

In this program, Jeffrey Heath explores the breath of the line in poetry.

April 24, 2026

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