The Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) is a non-profit organization founded by poets for poets in Memphis in 1953.  PST is recognized by the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS).  Since 1953, we have expanded to three chapters: West Tennessee, Northeast Tennessee, and Knoxville.

We are an inclusive, supportive, "learn by doing" club. Some of our members are accomplished poets, some are beginners, and a few are non-writers who simply love poetry. No matter where you fit in the spectrum, PST has something to offer.  PST sponsors monthly members-only contests, publishes an annual anthology (Tennessee Voices​), hosts an annual Festival Contest, and holds an annual Poetry Festival every October.  For more information, see the tabs at the top of this page.​  Also check out our Facebook page.  Be sure to like us!

​COVID-19 announcement

All three chapters have suspended regular monthly meetings until further notice in accordance with regionalCOVID-19 safety measures

West Tennessee

Northeast Tennessee

PST-West Tennessee meets on the first Saturday of the month from September through May, discussing and critiquing poetry, and conducting both state and chapter business.  For more information, please see their webpage!

Knoxville

PST-Knoxville welcomes all poets or people who like poetry on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Earth Fare Turkey Creek.  For more information, please see their webpage and their ​Facebook page.

PST-NE meets on the fourth Saturday of every month at Grandview Christian Church in Johnson City.  They also host readings, open mics, and locally sponsored events.  For more information please see their website.

Other Tennessee and At-Large Members

Enjoy poetry?  We have several online and corresponding poets in PST, both in state (but not affiliated with a chapter) as well as out-of-state.  Please contact us! 

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