CONTESTS
The Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) holds various poetry contests through the year. Winners appear in Tennessee Voices, PST's anthology.
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The Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) holds various poetry contests through the year. Winners appear in Tennessee Voices, PST's anthology.
Click category to learn more.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU
Our contests would not be possible without PST member volunteers, contest sponsors, judges, and entrants. The society is eternally grateful to the poets and friends of the society who make our contest programs possible.
- Results for our 2024-2025 student contests are now available.
- Results for 68th festival contests are now available.
- Get PST's list of monthly contest winners.
THANK YOU
Our contests would not be possible without PST member volunteers, contest sponsors, judges, and entrants. The society is eternally grateful to the poets and friends of the society who make our contest programs possible.
Sunset over Hyde Lake, Shelby Farms; Photo Credit, Lori Goetz
MORE CONTESTS
The National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS) offers contests annually, including:
Get details on NFSPS and other state society contests.
The National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS) offers contests annually, including:
- Annual poetry contests
- Blackberry Peach: a contest for page and stage
- College Undergraduate Competition: chapbook competition
- Manningham Trust Student Poetry Contest (for grades 6 through 12)
- Stevens Poetry Manuscript Competition
Get details on NFSPS and other state society contests.