Website: https://ratcliffhoneyfarm.com/
Ratcliff Honey Farm is a beekeeping operation based in Middle Tennessee, with the owner identified in media interviews as John Ratcliff of Hendersonville. The farm raises and sells honeybees and provides bee removal and relocation services. Its core offerings center on locally raised queen bees and nucleus colonies, alongside the rescue and rehoming of established hives. The farm describes its bees as “Tennessee proud, born and raised right here in Middle Tennessee,” and positions itself as a resource for both new and experienced beekeepers in the region.
Services
Ratcliff Honey Farm focuses on three primary activities. First, it sells queen bees that are raised on the farm in Middle Tennessee. The farm states that its breeding program focuses on “mite resistance, honey production, and temper,” reflecting an emphasis on healthy, productive, and manageable bees.
Second, the farm sells nucleus colonies, commonly known as nucs, which are small starter colonies used to establish new hives. The farm notes that its nucs are “born and raised here in middle Tennessee” and that “they are inspected every year by the state,” indicating compliance with state apiary inspection practices. For both queens and nucs, the website noted these were sold out for the 2026 season at the time of review.
Third, the farm offers bee hive removal and relocation. Rather than exterminating bees, the farm emphasizes preservation, stating it is “more than happy to assist you in removing a bee hive from your property and in giving it a new home.” This service relocates established colonies to the farm or other suitable locations.
About
Ratcliff Honey Farm presents itself as a Middle Tennessee operation oriented toward bee preservation and supporting new beekeepers. The site states that its queens and colonies are “the best around for beginner beekeepers” and frames the farm as a starting point for those looking to begin a beekeeping pursuit. The farm has been featured in regional and local media, including a Williamson Herald article about a historic bee removal, a Nashville Voyager interview with owner John Ratcliff, and coverage by WSMV. The farm also participated in a campaign with Epiphone and Gibson described as “The Veil of Bees” guitar project.
Location & Contact
Ratcliff Honey Farm is based in Middle Tennessee, with Hendersonville referenced in connection with the owner. The website provides a request form collecting first name, last name, email, and phone, as well as a dedicated Contact Us page for inquiries about queens, nucs, and hive removal.
Additional Information
The farm’s website includes About Us, Contact Us, Media, FAQs, and Blog sections, along with dedicated purchase pages for nucleus colonies and queens. The Media section gathers the farm’s press coverage and collaborations. By combining the sale of locally raised, state-inspected bees with live hive removal and relocation, Ratcliff Honey Farm serves both as a supplier for aspiring beekeepers and as a preservation-minded option for property owners dealing with unwanted hives in the Middle Tennessee area.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (ratcliffhoneyfarm.com).