Poetry Society of Tennessee

EST. 1953

A blog by poets for poets in Tennessee and beyond.

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
PST Announces ETSU Contest Results

This spring, the Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) held a contest for East Tennessee State University creative writing students as part of a regional outreach initiative. The society’s northeast Tennessee regional representative, Fred Tudiver, coordinated the event. The contest served to introduce students to PST, to recognize their work, and to provide an opportunity to…

April 21, 2023
2023-2024 Leadership

In its March meeting, Poetry Society of Tennessee members ratified Board nominations for the 2023-2024 membership year. The new membership year takes effect on May 1, 2023, and runs through April 30, 2024. Members interested in joining a committee may contact PST at poetrytennessee@gmail.com. In addition to the open committee positions, PST is also looking…

April 16, 2023
April 2023 Poetry Contest Results

The Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) members-only April 2023 contest results are in! Winners receive cash prizes. The first place poem will be published in an upcoming edition of PST’s anthology, Tennessee Voices. Sponsor and judge Janet Qually selected the following winner and honorable mentions: Winning ekphrastic poems will be read at the May member…

April 13, 2023
ONWARD AND UPWARD

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.

March 16, 2023
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…

March 13, 2023
66th Annual Poetry Festival

PST’s 66th Annual Poetry Festival has been scheduled for April 15, 2023, featuring a poetry workshop and poetry reading.

March 5, 2023