My name is Carmen and I am the face behind NoogaHoneyPot. I am a Master Beekeeper (University of Montana 2025) and second generation beekeeper who manages 35 hives across three counties in Eastern Tennessee. All of my hives are feral, rescued bees. I grew up in a small agricultural town in Polk County, Florida where my father and uncle were beekeepers. I currently reside in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

I remove honeybees from structures, collect swarms, and sell handmade and wildcrafted salves, soaps and hive related items in small batches. I provide mentorship and bee education locally and regionally. My hope is to show people how to love honeybees through hands-on experiences and education! I am proud to be a Pick TN Products vendor.

I conduct research, teach beekeeping classes, have mentees and help run an urban beekeeping group in Chattanooga, TN. If you are interested in learning more about beekeeping follow me on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.