Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park

09/10/2026

There's still time to join the hive in person!

The Honeybee 5K comes to Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park on September 12. Run, walk, or do a little of both as you complete 3.1 miles through a landscape where remarkable history and natural beauty meet.

Your registration supports the park's Honey Project, and race day is only a few days away! Sign up today and come make your miles matter for the bees.
https://honeybee5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=15777

09/08/2026

BEE sure you stop by the park gift shop located inside the museum when you attend Bee Fest. See you this weekend! 🐝🐝

08/31/2026

There's more waiting for you beyond the finish line!

Join us at Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park on September 12 for the in-person Honeybee 5K, then explore a variety of craft and educational booths in the event area. Complete your miles, learn something new, and enjoy a full day at the park!

Register today and come see what all the buzz is about!
https://honeybee5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=15777

08/24/2026

Check out this awesome opportunity our friends at the Tennessee Division of Archaeology have coming up!

Join us on September 12, 2026, at the Tennessee State Library & Archives in Nashville for the Current Research in Tennessee Archaeology (CRITA) conference, hosted by the Tennessee Division of Archaeology.

This free, day-long event, open to everyone, showcases the latest archaeological research happening across the state. Hear directly from archaeologists and students as they share new discoveries and insights into Tennessee’s rich and fascinating past.

Whether you’re a history buff, student, professional, or just curious, this event is for you!

View the full schedule & details at tnstateparks.info/TN-Archaeology

08/24/2026

Experience the buzz of the Honeybee 5K in person!

Join us at the park on September 12 and complete your 5K along a course where ancient history and natural beauty meet. Run or walk through the park landscape, follow the turnaround at Duck Nest Trail, and pass behind Mound 28 as you make your way to the finish.

Participating in person means more than completing 3.1 miles - it's a chance to explore the park, celebrate alongside fellow supporters, visit the museum, and enjoy the excitement of event day. Best of all, your registration supports the park's Honey Project!
https://honeybee5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=15777

Come for the course, stay for the park, and make your miles matter for the bees.

08/21/2026

When you register for the Honeybee 5K, your miles support a purpose!

Proceeds from the event benefit the Honey Project at Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park, helping the park establish new honeybee hives and provide the ongoing care needed to maintain them.

Whether you participate virtually or join us at the park, your registration directly supports this important project. Run, walk, and help the Honey Project continue to grow - one hive at a time. https://honeybee5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=15777

08/19/2026

We are currently seeking Vendors for Bee Fest 2026!

Crafts & Handmade Goods , Food Vendors and Locally Sourced Products are welcome to apply!

Please contact the park office at 731-988-5614 for more information!

08/19/2026

Your course. Your Pace. Your 5K!

Join the Honeybee 5K virtually anytime from September 4 - 14 and complete your miles wherever works best for you - on a treadmill, around your neighborhood, or along your favorite trail. Run, walk, or combine the two on the day and time that fit your schedule.

No matter where you participate, your registration supports the Honeybee Project at Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park. Sign up and make your miles matter for the bees! https://honeybee5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=15777

08/17/2026

There's a new buzz coming to Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park - welcome to the 2026 Honeybee 5K!

Join us in person on September 12 or complete the virtual 5K anytime from September 4 - 14. Whether you run, walk, or do a little of both, this event welcomes every pace and experience level!

Those joining us at the park will complete their miles surrounded by the remarkable history and natural beauty of Pinson Mounds. Prefer to choose your own course? Our virtual option lets you participate from your neighborhood, favorite trail, or treadmill.

Best, of all, every registration supports the park's Honey Project, helping establish and maintain honeybee hives at Pinson Mounds. Your miles will do more than carry you to the finish - they'll help support the bees and the important work happening right here at the park.

The hive is calling! Gather your colony, lace up your shoes, and get ready to bee part of something special. Register today for the Honeybee 5K! https://honeybee5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=15777