Poetry Society of Tennessee

A blog by poets for poets in Tennessee and beyond.

KB Ballentine’s Spirit of Wild Now Available

Discover PST member KB Ballentine’s latest poetry collection, Spirit of Wild, and more.

May 31, 2023
May 2023 Poetry Contest Results

The Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) formally announced its members-only May 2023 contest results at their May 13 member meeting. Winners receive cash prizes. The first place poem will be published in an upcoming edition of PST’s anthology, Tennessee Voices. Sponsor and judge Dr. Diane Clark selected the following winners and honorable mentions: Meeting attendees…

May 30, 2023
Daylilies and a Great Big Day

As daylilies trumpet in a season, PST will celebrate 70 years as an organization.

May 27, 2023
Abby N. Lewis’ Palm up, Fingers Curled Now Available

Discover PST member Abby N. Lewis and her newly released chap book Palm Up, Finger Curled.

May 27, 2023
Poetry Society of Tennessee Celebrates 70 Years on June 15

On June 15, 2023, the Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) will hold a virtual celebration from 7:30-9:30 pm Eastern / 6:30-8:30 Central in honor of its 70th anniversary.

May 26, 2023
PST Kicks Off 2023-2024 Members-only Contests

PST has kicked off annual members-only contests with a double contest on form poetry. Check it out!

May 25, 2023
Reflections of Gratitude

Let us end our passing year and greet our new one in gratitude for those who serve PST.

April 29, 2023
Join us for 2023-2024

If you’re already a member, you know about the opportunities Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) offers. When you choose to join PST, you discover how we help poets develop and practice their craft, from page to stage. Our hands-on approach includes educational programs, critique sessions, regional gatherings, readings, contests and festivals. Through these activities, PST…

April 28, 2023
Regional Connections Committee Gears Up for 2023-2024

Learn about the continuing work of the Regional Connections Committee.

April 26, 2023
66th Annual Festival Explores the Poet’s Life and Features Winning Poems

On April 15, attendees from across Tennessee and beyond came together on Zoom for PST’s 66th Annual Poetry Festival. Attendees enjoyed an exploration of the poet’s life and a reading of winning poems to be featured in an upcoming edition of Tennessee Voices, PST’s annual anthology. Workshop Following opening remarks by Festival Coordinator Howard Carman,…

April 25, 2023