Poetry Society of Tennessee is pleased to announce a new poetry contest for college students of all levels attending a Tennessee-based college or university: the Tennessee Collegiate Poetry Contest. Enter one original, unpublished poem. Your work could be published in Tennessee Voices Anthology, 2024-2025. Winners will also receive monetary prizes: $100 for 1st prize, $50 for 2nd, and $25 for third.

From the urban to the rural, Tennessee is a deceptively large state, filled with diverse landscapes—all compact with unique charm. How has living in Tennessee, specifically, impacted your life? Whether you’re a transplant or a life-long resident—we want to see work that gives a glimpse into a perspective cultivated from living in our beautiful state. We will pick the top 3 poems that showcase the best our state has to offer. All themes, forms, and styles of poetry are welcome! 

Submissions open September 20, 2024. Get more details here.