Local honey in Tennessee
Last updated June 22, 2026 · 39 producers listed · Southeast & Appalachia
Tennessee's signature honey lives on the eastern ridges, where the sourwood trees bloom across the southern Appalachians for a few short weeks in midsummer — a light, amber honey with a clean anise-and-spice finish that ranks among the most sought-after single-origins in the country. Drop down into the hardwood coves and the early-season jar turns dark and bold: tulip poplar, almost reddish, pulled from the yellow poplars before the summer flow. Across the Middle Tennessee basin it's wildflower and clover — lighter, everyday honeys shaped by limestone soil and pasture. The mountains run cool and the bloom windows are narrow here, so a wet spring or an early heat can shift a whole season's sourwood — the reason two jars from the same ridge rarely taste identical.
Local honey producers in Tennessee
Verified listings first, then alphabetical by town. "Pending verification" means Melvea has not independently confirmed the listing — it is a directory entry, often from the producer's own public information.
- Smoky Mountain BeesTennessee (city-level)Listed · pending verificationWebsite
- Greene Dragon FarmBulls Gap, Tennessee (city-level)Wildflower, SourwoodListed · pending verification
- Jewelstar FarmBulls Gap, Tennessee (city-level)Wildflower, SourwoodListed · pending verification
- Nooga Honey PotChattanooga, Tennessee (city-level)Listed · pending verificationWebsite
- Quail Run FarmChattanooga, Tennessee (city-level)WildflowerListed · pending verificationWebsite
- Rosecomb ApiariesClinton, Tennessee (city-level)Listed · pending verificationWebsite
- Two Rivers Honey BeesColumbia, Tennessee (city-level)WildflowerListed · pending verificationWebsite
- Bella Vita HoneyCrossville, Tennessee (city-level)Sourwood, WildflowerListed · pending verificationWebsite
- TLC ApiaryCrossville, Tennessee (city-level)WildflowerListed · pending verificationWebsite
- Tennessee MountainDel Rio, Tennessee (city-level)Tennessee Mountain Wildflower Honey, Dark Wildflower Honey, Sourwood Honey, Clover Honey, Locust HoneyListed · pending verificationWebsite
- Blue Ridge Family FarmsEidson, Tennessee (city-level)Wildflower, SourwoodListed · pending verification
- Williams Honey FarmFranklin, Tennessee (city-level)WildflowerListed · pending verificationWebsite
- Smoky Mountain Bee FarmGatlinburg, Tennessee (city-level)Sourwood, Tulip Poplar, WildflowerListed · pending verification
- Smoky Mountain HoneyGatlinburg, Tennessee (city-level)Sourwood, Tulip Poplar, WildflowerListed · pending verification
- The Bearded BeekeeperGermantown, Tennessee (city-level)Wildflower, WhippedListed · pending verificationWebsite
- The Farm Stand at LaGrangeGrand Junction, Tennessee (city-level)Listed · pending verification
- Fitzgerald ApiariesGray, Tennessee (city-level)Wildflower, SourwoodListed · pending verification
- Breyer Patch Farm, LLCGreeneville, Tennessee (city-level)Wildflower, SourwoodListed · pending verification
- The Farm at Spring CreekGreeneville, Tennessee (city-level)Wildflower, SourwoodListed · pending verification
- Harrison Bay Honey FarmHarrison, Tennessee (city-level)WildflowerListed · pending verificationWebsite
- Marla's Bee Happy Apiary and FarmJonesborough, Tennessee (city-level)Wildflower, SourwoodListed · pending verification
- Foxadise Farms LLCKingsport, Tennessee (city-level)Wildflower, SourwoodListed · pending verificationWebsite
- Dogwood Honey CompanyKnoxville, Tennessee (city-level)Listed · pending verificationWebsite
- Francis Road FarmKnoxville, Tennessee (city-level)Listed · pending verificationWebsite
- Honeys Blueberry FarmLoudon, Tennessee (city-level)Listed · pending verification
- Star Pastures ApiaryMartin, Tennessee (city-level)Listed · pending verificationWebsite
- Smokey Ridge ApiariesMaryville, Tennessee (city-level)Sourwood, WildflowerListed · pending verificationWebsite
- East Buntyn BeesMemphis, Tennessee (city-level)WildflowerListed · pending verificationWebsite
- Windermere Farms & ApiariesMemphis, Tennessee (city-level)WildflowerListed · pending verificationWebsite
- Blair Family Farm LLCMurfreesboro, Tennessee (city-level)Wildflower, RawListed · pending verificationWebsite
- Bearded Bee WorksNashville, Tennessee (city-level)Wildflower, CloverListed · pending verificationWebsite
- Nashville HoneyNashville, Tennessee (city-level)Clover, WildflowerListed · pending verification
- Kyle Rustic FarmPhiladelphia, Tennessee (city-level)Listed · pending verificationWebsite
- Jay's BeesRockvale, Tennessee (city-level)WildflowerListed · pending verificationWebsite
- Myers Brothers FarmSevierville, Tennessee (city-level)Listed · pending verification
- Amazin' Acres of FunSparta, Tennessee (city-level)CloverListed · pending verificationWebsite
- Sugar Hollow HoneySpeedwell, Tennessee (city-level)SourwoodListed · pending verificationWebsite
- Cooks ApiariesTalbott, Tennessee (city-level)Buckwheat, Clover, Sunflower, WildflowerListed · pending verificationWebsite
- Blair Family FarmWoodbury, Tennessee (city-level)WildflowerListed · pending verificationWebsite
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Frequently asked questions
- How many local honey producers are in Tennessee?
- Melvea lists 39 local honey producers in Tennessee. Each is a directory listing, pending verification — confirm availability with the producer before visiting. Melvea lists no pricing.
- Are these Tennessee producers verified by Melvea?
- Not yet. Every producer here is a directory listing marked "pending verification" — Melvea has not independently confirmed it. Listings often come from a producer's own public information. Confirm hours, stock, and location with the producer before visiting.
- Where can I buy local honey in Tennessee?
- Browse the 39 producers listed below; each links to its Melvea profile with the honey it makes and where to buy. For metro-level guides, see Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis.
Looking elsewhere? Explore the Honey Terroir Map to browse producers across every region.