Poetry Society of Tennessee - West Tennessee Chapter
PST was founded in Memphis in 1953. Prior to 2010, Memphis was the only state chapter. In 2019, PST-West Tennessee was formed to include local activities and to distinguish the state society functions (PST) from the local chapter activities (PST-West Tennessee). PST-West Tennessee is inclusive of areas in and outside Memphis.
Regular meetings are held at the White Station Public Library (5094 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38117; a map is shown here). Any deviation in locations are highlighted in red. Regular meetings are from 2-4 pm. Physical, in-person meetings and readings have been suspended due to COVID-19. All meetings/readings are virtual/online.
Spring 2021 Schedule
** please contact us if you would like to receive a Google Meet link/password **
March 6 — Presentation on Tennessee Voices and Patron Opportunities — learn more about PST’s anthology and patron opportunities! We will also announce the winners of the March contest.
March 18 -- Online Poetry Reading, 7-8:30 pm. Please have several poems to share!
April 3 — Announcement of Student Contest Winners (a link will be provided to all teachers with participating students). We will also announce the winners of the April contest. West Tennessee Board — please plan for a brief meeting afterwards.
April 15 — Online Poetry Reading, 7-8:30 pm. Please have several poems to share!
May 1 — Guest Speaker; we will also announce the winners of the April contest.
May 13 -- Online Poetry Reading, 7-8:30 pm. Please have several poems to share!
PST-WT Board Meeting Minutes
PST-West Tennessee Board January 2021 meeting Minutes
PST-West Tennessee Board March 2020 Meeting Minutes
PST was founded in Memphis in 1953. Prior to 2010, Memphis was the only state chapter. In 2019, PST-West Tennessee was formed to include local activities and to distinguish the state society functions (PST) from the local chapter activities (PST-West Tennessee). PST-West Tennessee is inclusive of areas in and outside Memphis.
Regular meetings are held at the White Station Public Library (5094 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38117; a map is shown here). Any deviation in locations are highlighted in red. Regular meetings are from 2-4 pm. Physical, in-person meetings and readings have been suspended due to COVID-19. All meetings/readings are virtual/online.
Spring 2021 Schedule
** please contact us if you would like to receive a Google Meet link/password **
March 6 — Presentation on Tennessee Voices and Patron Opportunities — learn more about PST’s anthology and patron opportunities! We will also announce the winners of the March contest.
March 18 -- Online Poetry Reading, 7-8:30 pm. Please have several poems to share!
April 3 — Announcement of Student Contest Winners (a link will be provided to all teachers with participating students). We will also announce the winners of the April contest. West Tennessee Board — please plan for a brief meeting afterwards.
April 15 — Online Poetry Reading, 7-8:30 pm. Please have several poems to share!
May 1 — Guest Speaker; we will also announce the winners of the April contest.
May 13 -- Online Poetry Reading, 7-8:30 pm. Please have several poems to share!
PST-WT Board Meeting Minutes
PST-West Tennessee Board January 2021 meeting Minutes
PST-West Tennessee Board March 2020 Meeting Minutes
