Beekeeping is a growing hobby, as more information is coming to light about how important bees are to our ecosystem and how quickly they are dying. If you live in, or are moving to Knoxville, and are interested in beekeeping, you are in luck! Knoxville has an active beekeepers association, as does Tennessee, and they are always looking for new members!

The Tennessee Beekeepers Association recommends that the first step to becoming a beekeeper is to find a local club. Once you find a local club you can make connections and learn from experienced beekeepers.

Beekeeping is a learned skill. Most beekeeping associations hold beekeeping classes for those who wish to learn the basics, and the Tennessee Beekeepers Association recommends that all new beekeepers moving to Knoxville take advantage of these classes.

The University of Tennessee, located in Knoxville, also has a lot of resources for up and coming beekeepers. In addition to resources for beekeepers, the University of Tennessee also does a lot to educate the local community with research based information. Their goal is to improve the beekeeping industry, promote pollination, and help beekeepers keep their colonies alive.

Beekeeping has garnered a lot of steam in recent years, and it makes sense as to why. Bees pollinate one out of every four bites of food that every person on this earth takes. Without bees, we would lose our biggest source of pollinators, and it would be detrimental to our global ecosystem. If you are interested in becoming a beekeeper after moving to Knoxville, look for a local beekeeping club and start your own hive!