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A Taste of Middle Tennessee: Your Guide to Our Local Honey Varietals Hey there! Susan Stewart here from Local Nashville Honey right here in Donelson, TN. If you’ve stopped by to grab a jar or chat with me about local pollen, you know how much I love sharing what our region has to offer. Now, I always like to be clear about one thing: I am not a beekeeper! I leave the veil, the smoker, and the bee-sting managing to our incredible master beekeeper, Robert Johnson. Robert works hard out in the apiaries tending to the hives and making sure our bees are healthy and thriving. My job is the easy part
Well, hello there, y’all! It’s Susan Stewart here, owner of Local Nashville Honey. If you’ve stepped outside in Donelson, Hermitage, or anywhere across Music City this week, you probably didn’t need a weather report to tell you that allergy season is in full swing. As I’m writing this in early May, our beautiful Tennessee oaks, maples, and birches are working overtime, and let’s be honest—those “moderate to high” pollen counts have most of us reaching for the tissues and rubbing our eyes before we even get the coffee brewed. I know exactly how you feel. It’s hard to enjoy our vibrant blooming
Hello there, neighbors! Susan Stewart here from Local Nashville Honey. If there’s one thing Mike and I have learned through our podcast and our time in the Tennessee bee community, it’s that folks truly care about where their food comes from. We get asked all the time: “Susan, how can I be 100% sure this honey actually came from a Nashville hive and not some big factory packing plant?” It’s a fair question! When you’re looking for the medicinal benefits of local pollen or just that incredible, deep flavor of Middle Tennessee wildflowers, you want the real deal. Today, I want to talk specifical
Hey there, neighbors! It’s Susan Stewart here from Local Nashville Honey right in the heart of Donelson. If you’ve stopped by lately, you’ve probably noticed we’re buzzing about something a little bit spicy. While we’ll always love our classic, golden clover and wildflower pours, there’s a new favorite in the pantry that’s stealing the show: Hot Honey. It’s that perfect Nashville marriage of Southern sweetness and a little bit of “kick” that keeps you coming back for more. Here is how we’re making it and—more importantly—how you should be eating it! How We Craft the Perfect Batch We don’t just
As Susan Stewart of Local Nashville Honey here in Donelson, Tennessee, I’m absolutely buzzing with excitement to tell you why 2026 is the perfect year to sweeten your life with our local Nashville honey. You know, there’s something truly special about honey that’s been made right here in our vibrant community, and I’m not just saying that because I provide local honey! First off, let’s talk about flavor. Our Nashville honey is a direct reflection of the diverse flora that surrounds us. Think about the blooming wildflowers in the spring, the clover fields in the summer, and the rich nectar from
A Sweet and Savory Surprise from the Troll House Cottage! Well, hello there, honeybees! Susan here from Local Nashville Honey, buzzing with some exciting news from right here at the Troll House Cottage. For those of you who’ve been following our little journey, you know we’re all about celebrating local goodness. But let me tell you, something truly magical has been brewing in our kitchen, and it’s something you absolutely have to taste. We’ve been hard at work, not just with our honey, but with creating the perfect bacon cheese sandwich. It’s not just any sandwich, folks. We’re talking about
Well, hello there, y’all! It’s Susan Stewart here, owner of Local Nashville Honey, your go-to for all things local honey, Nashville jams, bee pollen, and honey sticks. I’ve got some bittersweet news, and then some incredibly sweet news to share with all my wonderful customers and friends in Donelson! First, the bittersweet. We’ve heard that our dear neighbors, Mill Creek Mercantile, are closing their doors. It’s always a little sad to see a beloved local business wind down, and we’ve truly appreciated being a part of their community and having our products there for you all. They’ve been a won
As Susan Stewart, owner of Local Nashville Honey, I’m passionate about providing pure, authentic honey to our community. But I’m also keenly aware of the challenges consumers face when trying to find the real deal. The sad truth is, the honey market is rife with mislabeled and adulterated products. So, how can you be sure you’re getting genuine local honey? Let’s dive in. The Sweet Truth: Identifying Authentic Local Honey When you’re at the farmers market or Browse a local shop, here are a few key indicators to look for: Know Your Beekeeper: This is hands-down the most important tip. If you ca
Alright, let’s pull back the curtain a little and share a sweet secret with you folks. When you pick up a jar of our very own Local Nashville Honey, you’re not just getting the fruits (or should I say, the nectar?) of our amazing hives right here in Donelson and Hermitage. You’re also often enjoying the golden goodness lovingly produced by our friends over at the esteemed Johnson’s Honey Farm in Goodlettsville! Now, as I mentioned before, Johnson’s Honey Farm has a rich history here in the Nashville area. They’ve been buzzing along for years, establishing themselves as true stewards of the hon
Ah, hello there, friend! Susan Stewart here, from your very own Local Nashville Honey, nestled right here in Donelson and Hermitage. Let’s have a little heart-to-heart about something near and dear to my bees and my heart: the golden goodness of local honey versus that, well, other stuff you find lining the shelves of the big grocery chains. Now, I know honey is honey, right? Sweet and sticky. But trust me, darlings, there’s a world of difference, and it all boils down to what those busy little bees are buzzing around and what we, as your local beekeepers, are committed to bringing you. Think
