Cheatham County Beekeepers

08/08/2026

📢🐝 IMPORTANT NOTICE: AUGUST MEETING DATE & LOCATION CHANGE! 🐝📢

Please note that our August meeting will be held on a different date and at a different location than usual.

We’re excited to have Mike Ernst, our Club President, as our featured speaker!

🌻 Topic: “Fall and Winter Preparations Begin Now”

Fall will be here before we know it, and now is the time to prepare your bees! Mike will share important tips and practical information to help you get your colonies ready for fall and set them up for a successful winter.

📅 Monday, August 17, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Cheatham County Library
188 John Mayfield Drive
Ashland City, TN 37015

🐝 All beekeepers are welcome! Whether you’re a new beekeeper or have years of experience, come join us, learn something new, and bring a friend!

We hope to see you there!

07/14/2026

07/09/2026

07/08/2026

🐝 Join Us for Our July Beekeeping Meeting! 🐝

We're excited to welcome Tennessee Apiarist Mike Studer as our featured speaker!

Topic: "Invasive Species to Be on the Lookout for and What Beekeepers Can Be Doing Now."

📅Monday, July 13th, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 UT-TSU Cheatham County Extension Office
316 Frey St., Ashland City, TN (beside Food Lion)

Please note: Parking and the entrance are located in the back of the building.

Whether you're a new beekeeper or have years of experience, this is an important topic that affects us all. Come learn what to watch for and what steps you can take to help protect your bees.

Everyone is welcome!

07/04/2026

We've made some exciting updates to our website, and we'd love for you to check it out! 🐝

One addition we're especially proud of is a new Founder page honoring Paul Carter, who founded the Cheatham County Beekeepers Association. His vision and dedication helped establish our club, and we're grateful for the foundation he built. We hope you'll take a few minutes to read about his legacy.

While you're there, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the updated website. Your feedback is always appreciated!

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Leslie Paul Carter aka "The Bee Man" Leslie Paul Carter was a longtime master beekeeper and one of the most beloved and influential figures in Cheatham County’s beekeeping community. Affectionately known as “the Bee Man” throughout Pleasant View and beyond, Paul dedicated decades of his life t...

06/25/2026

The Honey Bee Health Coalition today released the ninth edition of its popular Tools for Varroa Management Guide. The guide provides information on the latest tools and options for beekeepers in the United States and Canada to keep bees healthy and manage varroa mites, which spread disease within an...

06/09/2026

Thank you Ian Dawe for your presentation last night on honey extraction and harvesting. 🐝🍯

05/08/2026

We’re excited to welcome Chris Theiler as our guest speaker! 🐝

Chris will be speaking about Beekeeping Sustainability and sharing insights from his years of experience in beekeeping. This is a great opportunity to learn more about building healthy, sustainable colonies and practices for long-term success.

Everyone is welcome — whether you’re brand new or a seasoned beekeeper!

📍 Please drive to the back of the church for parking and entrance.