Beekeeping is supported in Tennessee. Chattanooga allows urban beekeeping with best practices for hive placement and neighbor consideration.
Tennessee supports beekeeping through the Tennessee Department of Agriculture's apiary inspection program. Chattanooga does not have a specific prohibitory beekeeping ordinance. Urban beekeepers should follow best practices: place hives in rear yards away from property lines and public areas, provide water sources, install flight barriers, and register with the state. The Tennessee Beekeepers Association provides guidance for urban hive management.
Beekeeping that creates a nuisance may be addressed under general nuisance provisions.
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