We’re searching for Tennessee’s most talented and gifted poets. Enter our next Poet’s Playground contest!
Subject: Poems do not have to include the word “Tennessee” explicitly, but their themes should celebrate our state and what makes it beautiful — whether highlighting something unique to Tennessee, memories of the state or the beautiful nature it has to offer.
Age categories: The competition has six age divisions — 8 and younger, 9–13, 14–18, 19–22, 23–64 and 65 and older. Each group will have first-, second- and third-place winners. First place wins $50 and will be printed in the magazine, second place wins $30 and third place wins $20. Poems capturing first-, second- and third-place honors will be published online at tnmagazine.org.
What to enter: A poem of 100 words or fewer, including articles, pertaining to the theme. One entry per person, and please give your entry a title.
Deadline: Entry must be submitted online or postmarked by Tuesday, Oct.1. First-place poems will be published in the December issue.
Please note: By entering, you give The Tennessee Magazine permission to publish your work via print, online and social media.
Please enter online using the form below or mail handwritten entries to: Poetry Contest, The Tennessee Magazine, P.O. Box 100912, Nashville, TN 37224. Make sure to print your poem legibly, and be sure to keep a copy of your poem as submissions received via mail will not be returned.
All entries must include the following information, or they will be disqualified: your name, age, mailing address, phone number, email address and the name of your local electric cooperative.
