Poetry Society of Tennessee

EST. 1953

Category: Program

68th Annual Poetry Festival

PST’s 68th Annual Poetry Festival is on tap April 26 with in-person and virtual program tracks. Start early at an April 25 event. Registration open through April 18, 2025.

March 7, 2025
March 2025 with Ann Fisher-Wirth

In this program, Anne Fisher-Wirth will explore the prose poem, with an opportunity for generative work and discussion.

February 20, 2025
February 2025 with Cathy Hollister

In this program, Cathy Hollister will explore the ghazal, then we’ll try out this 14th century form on our own.

January 23, 2025
January 2025 with Adam Lambert

In this program, Adam Lambert will explore themes and techniques to write effective confessional poems. Come prepared to write!

December 24, 2024
December 2024: Creation in Collaboration

In this program, we will explore how group work helps us in the art, craft and generation of poetry.

November 23, 2024
November 2024 with Larry Thacker

In this program, Larry Thacker explores how many more poems can be found in a single poem. Be sure to bring a poem to workshop!

October 21, 2024
October 2024 with Joanna Grisham

In this program, join Joanna (Joey) Grisham on a journey of discovery and creativity as she explores mining the past to craft evocative poems.

September 25, 2024
September 2024 with Russell Strauss

In this program, Russell Strauss shares his experience and expertise as a contest-winning poet and judge.

August 26, 2024
August 2024 with Annie Woodford

In this program, Annie Woodford will explore neglected spaces as a source of poetic inspiration. Be prepared to write.

July 25, 2024
July 2024 with Jim Minick

In this program, Jim Minick will present a workshop that explores weaving the abstract and concrete to build emotional tension and humor in poetry.

June 18, 2024