Welcome to Madisonville Tennessee
Day Trip Itinerary
MORNING:
Downtown Madisonville
MID-DAY:
-
Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams & Bacon
-
Aerial Sightseeing Tour - Monroe County Airport
AFTERNOON:
Tsali Notch Vineyard
Weekend Trip Itinerary
FRIDAY :
-
Downtown Madisonville
-
Aerial Sightseeing Tour - Monroe County Airport
SATURDAY :
-
Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams & Bacon
SUNDAY :
-
Tsali Notch Vineyard
-
Kefauver Park
The best place to start your day is at Donna's Old Town Cafe in downtown for some breakfast. You can also visit the historic courthouse and war memorials across the street. If you need to walk off breakfast, Check out our self guided Mural Walking Tour across downtown and do some shopping along the way. Check out Madisonville Mainstreet for Downtown events, Memorial Park is the hub of lively events, from Food Trucks , Farmers Markets, Festivals, and Live Music.
Madisonville has two great agritourism destinations. First is Tsali Notch Vineyard. Here you can sample wines, juices, and jellies made from muscadines, an indigenous grape. The vineyard offers tours and private tastings. These must be booked online. If you want something savory, visit Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams & Bacon, one of the last producers of traditional country ham in America. Their store is open to the public but they do not offer tours. Nearby, you can enjoy a great game of golf at the Madisonville Golf Club, featuring a scenic 9-hole course and a well-maintained driving range—ideal for golfers of all skill levels. When you work up an appetite on the course, swing by Legends and Lore Pizzeria for a delicious bite just minutes away!
There are a few ways to enjoy the outdoors while in Madisonville. The first is Kefauver Park where you can relax by the lake. The second, more intense option, is a bike ride on the Madisonville Loop, a 35 mile cycling trail which takes you through downtown and the hills surrounding the city. The trail also takes you past Monroe County Airport where you can go on a short aerial sightseeing tour. When it is time for supper, we recommend The Patio, Bert's Hometown Grill, and Sol Azteca Mexican Grill which are in or near downtown.