The Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) holds poetry contests for its annual poetry festival. Related activities may include multiple individual contests, a special call for submissions, or some combination, at the discretion of the PST Board. Contest winners receive monetary prizes, and first place poems are published in PST's anthology, Tennessee Voices. Additional poems may be published at PST's discretion. See publications page for information on past and forthcoming editions and how to purchase a copy.
69TH ANNUAL POETRY FESTIVAL CONTESTS
Congratulations to our 69th Annual Poetry Festival contest winners, and many thanks to all of entrants, sponsors, and judges. Results are linked below.
Congratulations to our 69th Annual Poetry Festival contest winners, and many thanks to all of entrants, sponsors, and judges. Results are linked below.
70th Annual Poetry Festival Contests
Look for a call for sponsors this summer.
Look for a call for sponsors this summer.
PAST FESTIVAL CONTEST RESULTS
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
- Blackberry Peach National Slam: winner represents U.S. in International Slam competition
- 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.