Poetry Society of Tennessee

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  • March 2023 Poetry Contest Results

    The Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) formally announced its members-only March 2023 contest results at their March 11 member meeting. Winners receive cash prizes. The first place poem will be published in an upcoming edition of PST’s anthology, Tennessee Voices. Many thanks to sponsor William Hill Art and Poetry. Judge Bill Hill selected the following…

  • FAREWELLS AND FESTIVALS

    As we near the close of the program year, we give thanks to honors of service and plan for our 66th Annual Poetry Festival.

  • February 2023 Poetry Contest Results

    The Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) formally announced its members-only February 2023 contest results at their February 11 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 Russell H. Strauss selected the following winners: Meeting attendees enjoyed the readings…

  • PST 2022-2023 Elementary School Contest Deadline Nears

    Students, teachers, parents: the deadline is approaching for our middle school division contest. February 18, 2023, is the postmark deadline. The elementary school contest is the remaining open contest of the three offered this year, one each for elementary, middle and high school students: Elementary Division (Grades 2-5) Any Poem Form — postmark deadline February 18th…

  • THE BEAUTY OF A TRIANGLE

    A triangle is a remarkable feature of stability and strength. Our mission is like a triangle, and our leaders and volunteers are committed to building a strong, vibrant community for poets in Tennessee and beyond.

  • December 2022 Regional Event Highlights

    Enjoy a few highlights from the live reading event and holiday book sale at Oak Ridge Library December 10, 2022, sponsored by Friends of Oak Ridge Library and Poetry Society of Tennessee.

  • Call for Submissions: Tennessee Voices 2022-2023

    Call for poetry submissions is open through January 31. Opportunity for reading and monetary awards.

  • January 2023 Poetry Contest Results

    The Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) formally announced its members-only January 2023 contest results at their January 14 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 Lisa Kamolnick selected the following winners and honorable mentions: Meeting attendees enjoyed…

  • LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL

    I’m a holiday pacifist. Let the good times roll!

  • December 2022 Poetry Contest Results

    The Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) formally announced its members-only December 2022 contest results at their December 10 member meeting. Winners receive cash prizes. The first place poem will be published in an upcoming edition of PST’s anthology, Tennessee Voices. Many thanks to sponsor Anna’s Pet Sitting for this limerick contest. Judge Bill Hill selected…