Poetry Society of Tennessee

EST. 1953

Tag: poetry is alive

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
Flexing into the Future

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

September 27, 2025
Members Featured in Encore 2025

Several PST members appear in Encore 2025, the National Federation of State Poetry Societies’ anthology of prize poems.

September 6, 2025
PST 2025-2026 Student Contests Open

PST’s 2025-2026 student contests are now open. Learn more about our contests, including prizes, how to submit, and entry deadline.

September 1, 2025
Poetry Everywhere All the Time

Where can we find poetry? Everywhere! (For everyone.) Also, find some important announcements about our society.

August 25, 2025
New Poetry from Rachel Landrum Crumble

PST member Rachel Landrum Crumble’s latest poetry collection, In Praise of Detours, is now available for pre-order.

August 15, 2025
Let Your Voice Be Heard

As a society formed by poets for poets, we are focused on poets. And we want to hear your voices.

July 21, 2025
New Poetry from John Mannone

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

June 30, 2025
July 2025 Program with John Davis Jr

In this program, John Davis Jr. presents a program on using literary and cultural influence without losing your unique literary voice.

June 24, 2025
Poets Laureate and Slam Winners

What better way to transition seasons than celebrate new poets laureate, along with more poetry opportunities through summer and beyond.)

June 21, 2025