Poetry Society of Tennessee

EST. 1953

Tag: poetry is alive

Join us for 2024-2025

Already a member? It’s time to renew. Ready to be part of our growing community? Join today!

April 27, 2024
An Ending and an Invitation

As our program year ends, I reflect on the pleasures of dogwoods, poetry, poets and our past year … and invite you to join us for the coming year.

April 24, 2024
67th Annual Festival Features Writing Perspectives and Winning Poems

Get details on the 67th Annual Poetry Festival, including a program synopsis, contest results and how to get a replay.

April 22, 2024
Inaugural Poetry Chapbook from Natalie Kimbell

Discover PST member Natalie Kimbell’s inaugural poetry chapbook, On Phillips Creek, on pre-order through May 17, 2024.

March 26, 2024
The Promise of Renewal

As spring begins in Tennessee, our society approaches the end of its annual season with celebrations and the promise of renewal.

March 22, 2024
A New Poetry Collection from Richard Spisak

Discover PST member Rick Spisak’s latest poetry collection, Stone Poetry, now available.

February 27, 2024
Holding Space for Poets

As I consider the birth and nurturing of poets, I explore the role our society plays.

February 26, 2024
PST 2023-2024 Elementary Student Contest Deadlines Near

PST’s 2023-2024 Elementary school entry deadlines are February 16, 2024. Get details here.

January 31, 2024
Things That Stick

As I explore things that stick (and maybe a few that don’t) I consider poetry, the role our society plays, and the lasting beauty of this art we pursue.

January 18, 2024
The Joy and Power of Collaboration

Not only can we have more fun together, but we can make incredible impact for our poetry community.

December 26, 2023