Poetry Society of Tennessee

EST. 1953

A blog by poets for poets in Tennessee and beyond.

More Poetry from John Mannone

PST member John Mannone’s latest poetry Chapbook, Coffee Poems, is now available for purchase.

November 3, 2025
November 2025 Program with Julie Cummings

In this program, Julie Cummings unpacks the online submissions and publication process. Join us!

October 28, 2025
Leaning In

Formed by poets for poets more than 70 years ago, we carry the lessons of our history forward as we flex into the future.

October 27, 2025
69th Annual Poetry Festival Contests Open

Our 69th Annual Poetry Festival Contests are open for submissions! 17 contests. More than $1,400 in prizes. Publication of winning poems. Mail or email submission, Dec 15 deadline.

October 21, 2025
Tennessee Voices 2024-2025 Now Available

Discover poets of all ages across Tennessee and beyond in PST’s latest edition of Tennessee Voices Anthology, 2023-2024, recently released.

October 15, 2025
Opportunities Abound: October Roundup

Get the deets on poetry in Tennessee and surrounding communities. Workshops, conferences and conventions. Calls for submission. Contests. Events.

October 14, 2025
New: Instars from Deborah Zenha Adams

PST member Debora Zenha Adams’ latest poetry chapbook, Instars, is now available.

October 10, 2025
Members Featured in Had I a Dove & More

Several PST members appear in Had I a Dove, a thoughtful anthology that benefits those most affected by Hurricane Helene, and other books featuring our members.

October 6, 2025
New: Nameless as the Minnows from Connie Jordan Green

PST member Connie Jordan Green’s latest poetry collection, Nameless as the Minnows, is now available.

October 1, 2025
October 2025 Program with Valencia Robin

In this program, award-winning poet Valencia Robin unpacks poetry’s two major traditions: the lyric and narrative poem. Join us!

September 28, 2025