Morning Madisonville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Blackberry Farm helped put a Madisonville ham maker on the map
Also on today's calendar: Paint Nite: Bedazzled Love and 2 more events.
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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
- Friday: A.M. showers; variable clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Guiding Light of Blackberry Farm (gardenandgun.com) — Blackberry Farm’s rise as a luxury food destination has also shined a spotlight on nearby Madisonville, thanks to celebrated ham and bacon curer Allan Benton. This long-form feature traces the legacy of late proprietor Sam Beall, his family’s stewardship of Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, and how their hospitality culture continues to influence chefs, artisans, and restaurants across East Tennessee.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Monday April 6
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Tumbling Classes!
Next Level Elite Cheer and Dance , 1740 US-411 Suite 9 , Vonore
4:00 pm
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Family Paint Party
Forever Fresco Mexican Restaurant , 846 Mulberry St , Loudon
6:00 pm
Tuesday April 7
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Homeschool Days at Fort Loudoun SHP
Fort Loudoun State Historic Park , 338 Fort Loudon Rd , Vonore
9:00 am
Thursday April 9
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The Future Is Here - Part II
Gem Players , 700 Tennessee Ave , Etowah
7:00 pm
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The Rogers Family
Gem Players , 700 Tennessee Ave , Etowah
7:00 pm
Saturday April 11
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Al-Anon Family Groups Meeting
Tri-County Center , 3030 Lee Hwy , Athens
10:00 am
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Spring Barn Sale -2026
5209 Holt Rd , Sweetwater
1:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is road construction on I-75 S reported at...
There is road construction on I-75 S reported at 3:46 AM. (Nextdoor )
- There is road construction on I-75 N reported at...
There is road construction on I-75 N reported at 9:33 PM. (Nextdoor )
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Krystal posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Madisonville. Apply here.
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Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(06153) - 4510 Highway 411 in Madisonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madisonville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sweetwater
- Does the Desky Standing Desk Ship Fast in the US? Delivery Review (2026) (dolphinstalk.com)
- Garrett Smith Spectacular in Schaeffer's Oil Spring Nationals Series Win at Thunderhill (stlracing.com)
Greenback
- Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces 2026 Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Award Winners (thunder1320.com)
Athens
- McMinn Exterminators Launches Updated Local Pest Control Resource For McMinn County Homeowners And Businesses In Athens, Etowah, Calhoun, And Surrounding Tennessee Communities (pressreleasecc.com)
- City of Athens awarded TN America 250 grant to support Heritage Park walking trail (wdef.com)
- Karin H. Crowley - The Reporter (Catskills Today) (the-reporter.net)
Ok Madisonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because all the fans leave. (Thank you Shirley J. F. for sending it in!)
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