The Poetry Society of Tennessee

05/30/2026

In this gorgeous collection, enjoy the conversation between artist father and poet son in Howard Carmans' (Sr. and Jr.) Dragons & Chiggers. Learn more about the book and the author here: https://www.poetrytennessee.org/howardscarmanjr.html

05/27/2026

In her debut book, Kayla Nichols explores what it means to be a person, and the complexities surrounding personhood. Learn more about The Stuff of Stars (and the author) here: https://www.poetrytennessee.org/kaylanichols.html

05/21/2026

Dive into Jeffrey Heath's Entropy Loop & Other Poems, and explore works that are "both elegy and invocation." Learn more about about Entropy Loop & Other Poems (and the author) here: https://www.poetrytennessee.org/jeffreyheath.html

04/27/2026

Members, join us and Jeffrey Heath on May 9. His workshop, The Breath of the Line, will explore how enjambment, line length, and whitespace can help create meaning.

Learn more: https://poetrytennessee.com/2026/04/24/may-2026-program-with-jeffrey-heath/

02/07/2026

Hey northeast Tennessee! This Monday, hear from three emerging writers at ETSU's Reece Museum. Our Memphis-based member, Maria Zo***la, is the featured poet!

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11/30/2025

In her new book, PST member Chris Wood delivers "a lyrical meditation on memory, heritage, and the sacredness of place." Dive into the rich, sensory details of Yesterday Echoes. Learn more about Yesterday Echoes (and the author) here: https://poetrytennessee.com/2025/11/19/new-yesterday-echoes-from-chris-wood/

11/29/2025

It’s time to get moving! Our deadline is nearing.

11/26/2025

In his latest book, PST member John Mannone explores space. His chapbook collection poetizes literary journalism, science, science fiction, and science fantasy. Explore the strange new worlds of space in a blend of literary and genre poetry. Learn more about Space Exploration (and the author) here: https://poetrytennessee.com/2025/11/18/john-mannone-explores-space/

11/25/2025

Hey poets! Send us your poems for our 69th Annual Festival contests: 17 contests, more than $1,400 in prizes, plus a chance to be pubished in Tennessee Voices Anthology! Check it out: https://www.poetrytennessee.org/pstfestivalcontests.h
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11/23/2025

Hey poets! Send us your poems for our 69th Annual Festival contests: 17 contests, more than $1,400 in prizes, plus a chance to be pubished in Tennessee Voices Anthology! Check it out: https://www.poetrytennessee.org/pstfestivalcontests.h
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