Bees in Tennessee in September
Yes, September is a good month to see bees in Tennessee. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 4,705 of the 34,027 sightings logged across the year (13.8%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Good month for bees in Tennessee
13.8%
of yearly sightings
4,705
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
34,027
verified records a year
August 15%, September 13.8%, October 7.3%. Busiest month is June at 16.8%.
34,027 verified observations of bees in Tennessee, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bees are recorded in Tennessee
Peak month
June
5,720 records (16.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 32 | 0.1% |
| February | 169 | 0.5% |
| March | 2,537 | 7.5% |
| April | 4,340 | 12.8% |
| May | 3,248 | 9.5% |
| Junepeak | 5,720 | 16.8% |
| Julypeak | 5,204 | 15.3% |
| Augustpeak | 5,098 | 15% |
| September | 4,705 | 13.8% |
| October | 2,489 | 7.3% |
| November | 427 | 1.3% |
| December | 58 | 0.2% |
Bees you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Eastern Bumble Bee | 4,861 |
| Eastern Carpenter Bee | 4,547 |
| Western Honey Bee | 3,494 |
| Brown-belted Bumble Bee | 2,006 |
| American Bumble Bee | 1,588 |
| Two-spotted Bumble Bee | 987 |
| Pure Green Sweat bee | 830 |
| Ligated Furrow Bee | 683 |
In Tennessee, September carries 13.8% of the year's bees sightings, about 5.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (15%) into September, and it heads toward October (7.3%) after. The busiest month is June (16.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bees most often recorded in Tennessee are Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee and Western Honey Bee. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which bees you are most likely to see
- Common Eastern Bumble Bee4,861 records
- Eastern Carpenter Bee4,547 records
- Western Honey Bee3,494 records
- Brown-belted Bumble Bee2,006 records
- American Bumble Bee1,588 records
- Two-spotted Bumble Bee987 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bees in Tennessee in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 4,705 of the 34,027 verified bees sightings logged in Tennessee across the year, which is 13.8% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see bees in Tennessee?+
September is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bees in Tennessee?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 34,027 verified observations.
Which bees are you most likely to see in Tennessee?+
The most-recorded species in Tennessee are Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee and Western Honey Bee, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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