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


​COVID-19 announcement

PST-West Tennessee is suspending regular monthly meetings (at the White Station Public Library) and poetry readings (at Café Eclectic) until further notice in accordance with the  COVID-19 safety measures being implemented in Memphis/Shelby County.

April’s Student Poetry Contest Awards have been posted on our Student Contest Page and on Facebook; awards will be mailed to teachers.  Teachers/students, if you have not heard from our Student Contest Coordinator (Frances Cowden) yet, please contact her by clicking here.

PST-Knoxville and PST-NE have also modified their meetings due to coronavirus; please see their webpages for current/future plans. 

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.  PST-West Tennessee also hosts monthly members-only contests, the annual summer contest, and the PST Festival and Contest 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!

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 ​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

Live in Middle Tennessee and interested in poetry?  We are working with several people interested in forming a chapter.  Please contact us! 

Enjoy poetry?  We have several online and corresponding poets in PST.  Please contact us! 

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