WHO WE ARE
The Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) is a non-profit organization founded by poets for poets in 1953 (learn more). We welcome poets and poetry lovers from across Tennessee and beyond.
PST is recognized by the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS), and our members may participate in NFSPS-sponsored activities.
WHAT WE DO
PST offers members an inclusive, supportive community with plenty of hands-on opportunities to learn, grow, and appreciate the art and craft of poetry.
Activities include but are not limited to educational programming, poetry readings, critique groups and sessions, poetry contests (including a student contest), poetry publications, and a poetry festival. We even name a Poet Laureate from among our members!
We invite you to peruse our site to learn more about us. Keep up with our happenings on Facebook!
The Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) is a non-profit organization founded by poets for poets in 1953 (learn more). We welcome poets and poetry lovers from across Tennessee and beyond.
PST is recognized by the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS), and our members may participate in NFSPS-sponsored activities.
WHAT WE DO
PST offers members an inclusive, supportive community with plenty of hands-on opportunities to learn, grow, and appreciate the art and craft of poetry.
Activities include but are not limited to educational programming, poetry readings, critique groups and sessions, poetry contests (including a student contest), poetry publications, and a poetry festival. We even name a Poet Laureate from among our members!
We invite you to peruse our site to learn more about us. Keep up with our happenings on Facebook!
JOIN US!
PST is open to adults and high school students. We invite all Tennessee residents, people with ties to Tennessee, and anyone interested in poetry to join us. Our membership year runs May through April. Learn more.
Ready to join (or renew)? Click here for an application form.
PST is open to adults and high school students. We invite all Tennessee residents, people with ties to Tennessee, and anyone interested in poetry to join us. Our membership year runs May through April. Learn more.
Ready to join (or renew)? Click here for an application form.
NEWS
Get the latest PST news at our blog.
Get the latest national federation news here.
CONTESTS
Learn about PST member contests here.
Learn about PST student contests here.
Learn about national federation contests here.
PURCHASE PST POETRY ANTHOLOGIES
The 2021-2022 edition is now available for purchase. Learn more.
Get the latest PST news at our blog.
Get the latest national federation news here.
CONTESTS
Learn about PST member contests here.
Learn about PST student contests here.
Learn about national federation contests here.
PURCHASE PST POETRY ANTHOLOGIES
The 2021-2022 edition is now available for purchase. Learn more.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES
All PST-sponsored activities will conform with COVID-19 protocols in effect for the nation, local area, and facility in which an event may be held. Statewide membership meetings are held virtually at this time and may have an in-person component in the future. Regional activities vary based on member interest.
All PST-sponsored activities will conform with COVID-19 protocols in effect for the nation, local area, and facility in which an event may be held. Statewide membership meetings are held virtually at this time and may have an in-person component in the future. Regional activities vary based on member interest.
