The 2003 Tennessee Beekeeper's Association Convention will be held October
24 and 25 at the Williamson County Ag Expo Center in Franklin, TN.

Featured speakers include Steve Taber of Honey Bee Genetics and Kentucky
State University's Tom Webster. Tennessee's own John Skinner and Pat Parkman
will be on hand along with beekeepers from around the region. We'll publish
a schedule as it becomes finalized.

Additional information, including a registration form you can print out can
be found at http://www.tnbeekeepers.org/2003.htm.

Preferred lodging for TBA attendees is available at the Baymont Inn in
Franklin at 4207 Franklin Commons Court. Call 615-791-7700 for reservations.
Ask for the TBA rate of $49.99 ($57.62 with tax).

Franklin is just south of Nashville on I-65. Nearby attractions include the
Carnton Plantation, the Nashville Zoo, and the Agricultural Museum at
Ellington Ag Center.

For family not attending the convention, there are lots of shopping
opportunities and Pumpkinfest will be held Saturday, October 25th, on Main
Street in Franklin from Second Avenue to Fifth Avenue. The street will be
closed and filled with hayrides, children's activities, an Arts & Crafts
Bazaar, food including a chili cook off, entertainment and the Octoberfest
Beer Garden.

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