Tennessee Valley Beekeepers Association
- Website
- https://tvbachatt.org/
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN
- Last checked
- 2026-10-22
- Also called
- TVBA; Tennessee Valley Beekeepers (Chattanooga, Tennessee); tvbachatt.org
- events
- https://tvbachatt.org/events
Category: Local clubs Also called: TVBA; Tennessee Valley Beekeepers (Chattanooga, Tennessee); tvbachatt.org
What it is
The Tennessee Valley Beekeepers Association (TVBA) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit beekeeping club in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. Its stated mission is “to promote the study, science and craft of beekeeping, and to provide education and encouragement to all.” It holds regular meetings on the fourth Monday of every month (except May and December), runs a Mentorship Class for Beginning Beekeepers, publishes a monthly newsletter, and joins yearly events such as the Hamilton County Fair and the annual Tennessee State Beekeepers meeting. This listing is for the local club, not a supply store or a single course.
Official URL
Official site: https://tvbachatt.org/
Events and registration: https://tvbachatt.org/events
Last checked
2026-10-22. All URLs above returned HTTP 200 with a desktop Chrome user agent on that date.
FAQ
Q: When and where does TVBA meet?
A: Per the home page checked 2026-10-22: 7–8:30 PM on the fourth Monday of every month except May and December, at Real Estate Partners, 2115 Stein Drive, Suite 100, Chattanooga, just off Shallowford Road near Hwy 153 (“Car Row”). The site marks this as a new meeting location.
Q: What’s the next meeting?
A: Monday, October 26, 2026, with guest speaker Lee Rogers of Hive Minded (Rutledge, TN) on “Bee Cutouts: Why They are so Fun,” per the home page.
Q: What happens at a meeting?
A: The site lists updates on projects and events, an educational presentation, local and regional beekeeping news, Q&A and a raffle when possible, with “bee talk” before and after.
Q: Is there help for beginners?
A: Yes. TVBA runs a Mentorship Class for Beginning Beekeepers; see the official site for current dates.
Q: Any caveats?
A: The Events calendar page showed “No upcoming events” on the check date even though the home page announces the October 26 meeting; go by the home page. Membership sign-up is handled on the site’s Join page.
Q: Is this an official or affiliated listing?
A: Neither. Beekeeping Plaza is not affiliated with TVBA, and no one was contacted. This is the site’s first Tennessee Local club listing.