Poetry Society of Tennessee

EST. 1953

Tag: poetrycommunity

  • (More) Voices Rising

    (More) Voices Rising

    I’ve spent the last couple of weeks rising before the sun to cheer Florida bayside days into view, the familiar morning song of Tennessee birds replaced with heron squawks, pelican takeoffs and splash landings, kingfisher rattles, osprey screeches, and the occasional splunk of jumping mullet. Enriched by these new sounds are the familiar calls of…

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Poetry Everywhere All the Time

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

  • 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.

  • 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.)

  • Road Trippin’

    We hit the road as we enter a new program year, and we’re excited to bring another year of poetry programs and opportunities to poets and poetry lovers across Tennessee and beyond. Join us!

  • Time for Renewal

    As spring renews, so must we. Discover all that’s happening during National Poetry Month and beyond, and how to renew or join our society.

  • Celebrating Poetry

    Spring is a time of renewal and celebration, as we run through World Poetry Day and, here in the U.S., National Poetry Month! Join in the celebrations and dive into poetry all season.

  • Consider Our Communities

    How important is community to poets and poetry? Vital. I consider the elements that come together to hold space for us and share some opportunities.