Poetry Society of Tennessee

EST. 1953

A blog by poets for poets in Tennessee and beyond.

2023-2024 Monthly Member Contest Line-up

Our first monthly members-only contest was announced in May, and results for the two-in-one contest will be announced soon. As a reminder, July’s contest was sponsored by Russell Strauss: Submit a pantoum and/or a Dorsimbra. One winner for each contest with honorable mentions. Any subject. $20 for 1st and $5 for HM awarded for each…

July 1, 2023
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
May 2023 Poetry Contest Results

The Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) formally announced its members-only May 2023 contest results at their May 13 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 Dr. Diane Clark selected the following winners and honorable mentions: Meeting attendees…

May 30, 2023
Daylilies and a Great Big Day

As daylilies trumpet in a season, PST will celebrate 70 years as an organization.

May 27, 2023
Abby N. Lewis’ Palm up, Fingers Curled Now Available

Discover PST member Abby N. Lewis and her newly released chap book Palm Up, Fingers Curled.

May 27, 2023
Poetry Society of Tennessee Celebrates 70 Years on June 15

On June 15, 2023, the Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) will hold a virtual celebration from 7:30-9:30 pm Eastern / 6:30-8:30 Central in honor of its 70th anniversary.

May 26, 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