THE HIVE

06/13/2026

Our jacket and suit sale is going on through June 30th. We offer either a fencing style veil or round veil option with every suit or jacket. Questions? Call Jonathan 423-365-5300 (option 2).

06/12/2026

Join us tomorrow morning for coffee and donuts as we sit among seasoned beekeepers to chat about all things beekeeping. This is a place to ask questions, share concerns, and learn about beekeeping. It is a laid back, fun gathering for all levels of beekeepers (especially brand new ones!). And while you are there, be sure to check out all the beekeeping equipment and products in the store.

This is located in Pennine Gardens inside the second building on the right. Look for The Hive sign.

06/09/2026

RHEA COUNTY BEEKEEPERS: What an amazing lineup we have for tonight’s meeting. I hope you are planning on attending.

Surviving Summer is the topic and its harder than you might think with Dearth, weather, robbing as well as spring mite buildup. If you want to know how to keep your precious and expensive investment thriving through the summer, plan on attending.

The Lineup:

We have Greg Gentry, president of the TBA,

Lee Rogers, Regional Vice President for the TBA

Tracy Melton, from TLC Apiaries

Rick Sharp, Our Treasurer, Hive Grant Coordinator and Swarm/Cutout expert as well as Master Beekeeper.

Moderated by Ron Kness.

Our Meal and fellowship starts at 6pm, Please bring a dish if you can and come have fun with us tonight!

From John Garrison, Club President
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06/09/2026

Come out to the club meeting tonight! 🐝

06/08/2026

Jonathan will be deliver products tomorrow to the Rhea County Beekeepers Association meeting. If you want any items delivered there, give him a call 423-365-5300 (option 2)!

About the meeting: Join us on Tuesday, June 9th, 6pm-8:30 pm, for our monthly Rhea County Beekeepers Association meeting. We will meet at the Rhea County Fairgrounds, 334 Eagle Lane, Evensville, TN. We are in the building just past the barn.

We have a fantastic program lined up where we will be sharing tips on SURVIVING SUMMER! Moderator Ron Kness will lead the discussion to include tips on honey robbing, preventing bees from robbing, how and when to treat, how to build comb during dearth, and so much more! Greg Gentry and Lee Rogers, the President and Regional Vice President for Tennessee Beekeepers Association will be visiting our club and sitting on the panel. They will also give a short overview of upcoming events with TBA, and share about the organization's goals and success stories. Master Beekeepers and RCBA members Rick Sharpe and Tracy Melton will also be sitting on this panel of experts. Bring all your questions and be ready for a fun night of thought provoking discussion and what will no doubt also have some comedy mixed in!

We will have a potluck dinner, so bring something to share.

We will gather at 6:00 for fellowship and food and then the meeting will start around 6:30pm.

Also, if you have any door prizes you wish to bring, please give them to Rick or Tracy at check in.

If you are in need of any equipment/beekeeping supplies/sugar, please give Jonathan Jouben a call at THE HIVE (423-365-5300) and he can deliver it to our Tuesday meeting.

Also, if you haven’t grabbed a RCBA t-shirt, we will have those available at the meeting, proceeds support the club.

If you are new to beekeeping or interested in getting involved, please come check us out.

06/04/2026

Interested in hands on learning? Give Rick Sharpe a call and join him this Saturday as he leads new-bees in the Rhea County Beekeepers club apiary⬇️

New Beekeeper Learning Class, Saturday, June 6th, 9am -12:00pm. We will be working on hive inspections, and learning more about what is going on in our hives.

Anyone is welcome! Hive grant beekeepers will be getting in their hives and anyone else that wants to learn is welcome to join along. We would welcome any seasoned beekeepers that would like to help out.

We will be meeting at Raburn Acres, behind the farm stand in the apiary, 710 Payne Lane, Evensville, TN.

Remember to bring water, a snack and your protective gear/tools, etc.

Call Rick Sharpe if you have any questions, 423-240-1650

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Now til June 30th- 20% off all jackets and suits! Kid sizes through 4X adults. Standard cotton or three layer vented available. Give Jonathan a call with any questions 423-365-5300 (option 2).