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9th Annual Tennessee Poets Day — Virtual Session
Thu., April 17, 6:00 pm
The Annual Tennessee Poets Day was established in 2017 and an “all-day” poetry event was organized by Poets From the Neighborhood (PFTN) with Veera Dr. Rajaratnam S., at the helm –to celebrate April as National Poetry Month. This is just one of PFTN’s many community outreach volunteer efforts with outstanding poetry events. It is FREE and OPEN to the public of all ages. All events are recorded and aired by the auspices of the Williamson County Television on WC-TV,TN and online at a later date.
The on-site celebration will be on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Central Time at the Williamson County Public Library’s Main Branch at 1314 Columbia Avenue in Franklin, TN 37064.
In summary, PFTN Invites all in the community… Especially, Bring your brown bag lunch and the poetry enthusiasts in your family, aspiring poets among friends and students and enjoy a whole day of excellent poetry. Poets From the Neighborhood looks forward to seeing you for our 9th Annual TN Poetry Day celebration. The Opening Ceremony Speech and PFTN Awards Presentation will be by the County Mayor Honorable Rogers Anderson. The full Agenda includes the Lecture on ‘Poetry & Painting’ by Hendersonville, TN Poet Laureate Henry L. Jones, and a unique Workshop on “List Poems” by TN POET Nina Adel, Open- mic Poetry and Authors Book-signing sessions, and can be found online and on the informational flyer. Sign up at the door to read a poem of your own for the Open Mic Session. Door prizes will be announced at the end of the day.
*We encourage children of any age to participate in our Open-mic Poetry sessions (On-site & Virtual) and Poetry submissions to PFTN to be ‘Aired on WC-TV,TN’ throughout the year. We are proud to announce the ‘Youngest Poet Award – 2025’ Recipient is Jyothika Claire (Kindergarten).
Virtual Open-mic Poetry Recordings are ongoing and PFTN’s Natiomal Poetry Month Featured Poetry by Internationally renowned poet, INDRAN Amirthanayagam will be on April 17th @6:00 PM(cst) via ZOOM (Zoom ID: 724 5336 5455 Passcode: Y9mqt3).
PFTN Guidelines: All poetry reading on TN Poets Day Open Mics and virtual or in-person programs must be your original work, family-friendly, and with clean language (no profanity).
Snacks will be provided. Free parking!
Schedule & Description:
9th Annual TN POETs DAY – 2025: Apr.26th (10:00 AM – 3:30 PM/ cst)
*A National Poetry Month Celebration of Poets From The Neighborhood (PFTN, est.2013)
ON-SITE – EVENTs: FREE & OPEN TO PUBLIC!
VENUE: Williamson County Public Library (WCPL), Main Branch!
1314 Columbia Ave. Franklin, TN 37064
(A hop & a skip from Downtown Franklin. FREE Parking Available for 9th Annual TN POETs DAY events Attendees)
Welcome (10:00 AM) and Sign up at the door to Read at the Open-Mic & for Door Prizes!
WELCOMING: Jeffie Nicholson (WCPL)
EVENT HOSTS: Dr. Rajaratnam Veera S (Annual TN POETs DAY Founder/ Organizer) & David M. Harris (PFTN Team)
Come & Enjoy the Opening Ceremony Speech (10:10 AM) by the Williamson County, TN – Mayor, Hon. Rogers Anderson and PFTN Annual Awards presentation, Lecture on POETRY & PAINTING by the charismatic Hendersonville, TN – Poet Laureate, Henry L. Jones (11:30 AM).
—LUNCH Break: 12:30 – 1:00 PM
Bring your brown bag lunch! Snacks, Soft drinks & Parking – Free!
Meet & Greet the Poets & Signing Authors
Afternoon Sessions include – a popular WORKSHOP on Logistics of Writing List Poems by TN POET, Nina Adel (2:00 PM), TN POETS’ Author Book-Signings / Readings and Two Open-Mic sessions for the Public & Poets of all Ages (11:00 AM & 1:00 PM).
EMCEE/ Public Open- Mic Poetry Sessions (11:00 AM & 1:00 PM): Catherine Moore
EMCEE / Book-signing Authors Readings (1:30 PM & 3:00 PM): Bruce Jennings
NOTE: TN POETS Open-Mic Poetry Zoom Thursdays are ongoing weekly throughout the year! Selected Recordings are considered for the Annual TN POETs Day – VIRTUAL Session. JOIN US on Thursdays@6:00 PM (CST) Via ZOOM (ID: 724 5336 5455 Pass Code: Y9mqt3)
**VIRTUAL SESSION: April 17th /Thursday @6:00 PM (cst)
9th Annual TN POETS DAY – 2025
Enjoy PFTN’s National Poetry Month FEATURED POETRY by Internationally Renowned Poet, INDRAN AMIRTHANAYAGAM! A 10 mins Q/ A is followed by (@7:00 PM) Audience Open – Mic! Bring your own Poem to Read too & check the PFTN Guidelines!
National Poetry Month FEATURED POETRY by INDRAN AMIRTHANAYAGAM on TN POETS Open- Mic Thursday ZOOM Event (*Zoom ID: 724 5336 5455 Passcode: Y9mqt3)
FREE & OPEN TO PUBLIC & POETs of ALL AGES! (VIRTUAL EVENT – FLYER ATTACHED)
***Featured Poetry & Open-Mic Reading ZOOM Events are Recorded to be aired on WC-TV as a Virtual Part of 9th Annual TN POETs DAY -2025.
Pls, see Attached FLYERs for joining the VIRTUAL Session via ZOOM /Apr.17th (6:00 PM / cst) & Schedule for the 9th Annual TN POETS DAY 2025 April 26th (Saturday) PFTN’s National poetry Month Celebration ON – Site @ WCPL, Franklin, TN 37064!
GUIDELINES
All events & Poetry Readings are Recorded — to be Aired at a later date, on WC-TV, TN & YouTube Online!
– Poets of all Ages & Stages are INVITED!
– All events are FREE & Open to Public!
– Please, note PFTN & TN POETs Open- Mic Poetry Guidelines:
Bring your OWN Poetry to Read.
All Ages are Allowed.
No Profanity Please!
*see PFTN Poetry Submission Guidelines & the Attached FLYER for the ON- Site (Apr.26th/ All Day) & Upcoming VIRTUAL Sessions (Apr.17th @6:00 PM -cst/ Featured Poetry & Open- Mic) Schedule and other Details!
Look forward to seeing Poets of All Ages Join Poets From The Neighborhood (PFTN) to Celebrate National Poetry month-
While Waiting to join in April (Virtual on !7th & On-Site on 26th) – Enjoy watching ‘5th Annual TN POETS DAY-2021’ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8TIeZJd5Gw)!
Questions?
Regarding Book-signing @ Annual TN POETs DAY, or Poetry Submissions to PFTN programs or Co-hosting, TN POETs Open-Mic & Featured Poetry?
Contact: JoyPoet VeerajaR, Executive Producer, PFTN (williamson.tnpoets@gmail.com)
Regarding the 9th Annual TN POETs Day-2025 – Schedule or Venue details?
Contact: Jeffie Nicholson (WCPL, Main Branch, Franklin, TN)
Other Event Details & Contacts
PFTN Executive producer: JoyPoet VeerajaR, POETS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD
(PFTN, Est.2013) Website: http://www.joypoet.com
TN POETS Events Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/175036119231689/
PFTN Collaborators
Williamson County – TV, TN: https://www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov/627/Programming-Schedule
Williamson County Public Library: https://www.wcpltn.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=9039&month=4&year=2025&day=26&calType=0
Acknowledgement
PFTN TEAM & the Annual Tennessee POETs DAY Founder-Organizer, THANK the WC-TV TEAM, WC Mayor Rogers Anderson, TN Poet Laureate Margaret Britton Vaughn, Jeff Hardin, all the Poets From The Neighborhood (PFTN) & Co-Hosts of our PFTN program on WC-TV for their unwavering support over the past decade — towards our relentless volunteer spirit to bring topnotch POETRY Programs & Venues ‘Free & open to public of all ages’ striving not only to showcase the voices of local poets but also to inspire the aspiring young poets.