Poetry Society of Tennessee

EST. 1953

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  • 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…

  • PST 2022-2023 High School Contest Deadline Nears

    Students, teachers, parents: the deadline is approaching for our high school division contest. December 20, 2022, is the postmark deadline. The high school contest is one of two remaining contests open of three offered this year, one each for elementary, middle and high school students: High School Division (Grades 9-12) Free Verse Poem — postmark deadline…

  • PST 2022-2023 Middle School Contest Deadline Nears

    PST’s Middle School poetry contest deadline is December 13. Get more details.