Poetry Society of Tennessee

EST. 1953

A blog by poets for poets in Tennessee and beyond.

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
Reflections of Gratitude

Let us end our passing year and greet our new one in gratitude for those who serve PST.

April 29, 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
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