While few hives have one, CVBA has its very own King Bee. Member Jack Price dons his fancy head gear during the June CVBA meeting.

Get those cameras out and get ready to submit entries for the Tennessee Beekeepers Association’s Photo Contest, which takes place during the Fall Convention.
The convention takes place Oct. 29-30 on the campus of Tennessee Technology in Cookeville. This photo contest and honey show are open to all TBA members, whether they attend the show [...]

Dr. John Skinner, professor of entomology at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, will teach a Beemaster course for all interested beekeepers on Sept. 23-25 at the Treadway Volunteer Fire Department. Tennessee State Apiarist Mike Studer will assist with the class.
The course begins from 6-9 p.m. Thursday and continues from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. On [...]

The 2010 Heartland Apicultural Society Conference is scheduled for July 8-10 in Cookeville.
The conference will include classes for beekeepers of all skill levels and interests, including a three-day queen rearing mini-course, a beginners track for new and potential beekeepers and classes on added value products.
Instructors for the conference include Tennessee State Apiarist Mike Studer, Dr. [...]

Tennessee is one of 13 states participating in a national survey sponsored by the U.S. Departure of Agriculture. The survey will help scientists determine the prevalence of parasites and disease-causing microorganisms that may be part of the reason for the decline of the honey bee across the United States.
Tennessee apiarist Mike Studer said the pilot [...]