Poetry Society of Tennessee

EST. 1953

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Poetry Society of Tennessee Turns 70

In June 1953, charter members gathered to sign a charter for a poetry society dedicated to poets and poetry. During the meeting, they elected officers and enacted a charter whose purpose stands fast today. Learn more. Virtual Celebration Held On the evening of June 15, 2023, society members from across the state and beyond gathered…

June 28, 2023
The Power of Legacy and the Promise of Possibility

PST is 70! We honor the power of our past and corral the promise of possibility to build our future.

June 28, 2023
Arch Cowan Jones Announces Into the Now Launch Celebration

Poetry Society of Tennessee member Arch Cowan Jones recently announced the release and launch of his poetry collection Into the Now. The event will be held at the Mary B. Martin Center for the Arts on East Tennessee State University’s Campus. About Into the Now Into the Now by Arch Cowan Jones is a fully…

June 11, 2023
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
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
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
PST Announces 2022 Student Contest Results

PST announces winners of their 2022 Student Contest for elementary, middle and high school students.

April 24, 2023
PST Seeks Sponsors for 2023-2024

Members, poets and poetry lovers: as our 2023-2024 program year begins, we are seeking sponsors for our monthly members-only poetry contests. If you are interested in supporting our organization and promoting poetry in Tennessee and beyond, this is a great opportunity. We currently have eight contest sponsorship openings. Get contest details here. Get sponsorship form…

April 23, 2023