Centennial Park
Bees & Honey
Discover the busy pollinators that support the Park’s ecosystem.
In 2015, bees were introduced to the island in the middle of the lake by Metro Parks to support pollination of existing plants, as well as trees and shrubs throughout the Park. Ongoing care for the hives are provided by Nashville Area Beekeepers Association through funding from Centennial Park Conservancy donors and proceeds from the annual Nashville Earth Day festival.
Centennial Park Honey is available to purchase now at the Parthenon's Museum Store or in our online store.
As part of the Centennial Park Revitalization effort, the Park is home to thriving bee hives. The Park's ecosystem is greatly strengthened by the estimated 300,000 honey bees that call Lake Watauga home.
300,000+
Bees call Lake Watauga home every year
15
Gallons of honey are harvested annually from the Park
2,491+
Miles are flown by bees to make one pound of honey (more than once around the world!)
250+
Million flowers are pollinated per day
2+
Miles are traveled by bees from their hive to find flowers for nector
Buy Centennial Park Honey
Centennial Park Honey is available to purchase online or at the Parthenon Museum Store. Get something sweet and help support the Park!
