Discover Madisonville
6 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Memorial Park
Small-town Memorial Park features veterans' monuments, flags, mature shade trees and open lawns — good for intimate memorial, flag, and environmental portrait photography. Best light is golden hour (sunrise or late afternoon) for warm tones and long shadows. Easily accessible with roadside parking; no entry fee. Weekday mornings and late afternoons are quiet. Seasonal foliage adds color in fall; check for local events (memorial ceremonies) that can provide documentary opportunities.
Kefauver Park
Small community park on US‑411 with lake/river frontage, walking paths, mature trees and picnic pavilions — good for quiet landscape, waterscape and seasonal foliage shots. Best at golden hour for warm side lighting and reflections; weekdays and early mornings have few people. Easy roadside parking and level paths make gear transport simple; no entry fee. Expect typical TN weather and mosquitoes at dusk.
Mural - Houston Park Mural By MACA
Colorful Houston Park mural by MACA offers bold graphic shapes and local cultural motifs ideal for vibrant environmental portraits, wide-context shots and detail abstracts. Easily accessible in Madisonville with free public access and roadside parking. Best light is early morning or late afternoon for soft directional light; weekdays are quieter. No entry fee; respect nearby homes and events.
Mural - "Everywhere you look, UT." By Curtis Glover
Large, colorful street mural by Curtis Glover celebrating University of Tennessee pride—strong graphic lines and bold colors make it ideal for environmental portraits, detail shots and wide compositions. Located on a street-facing wall in downtown Madisonville with curbside parking; no entry required. Best shot at golden hour or on overcast days to avoid reflections and blown highlights. Weekday mornings are quieter; be mindful of passing traffic and local businesses.
Mural - "Visit Monroe County" By Curtis Glover
A vibrant street-level mural by Curtis Glover promoting Monroe County—ideal for color-rich urban and travel shots. Photograph the full composition from across Locust St for context, or tight details of brushwork and typography. Best visited at golden hour or on overcast days for even color; mornings or weekdays avoid foot traffic. Street parking is available nearby; mural sits at sidewalk level on a public-facing wall—no entry fee. Respect private property and local businesses.
Houston Park
Small community park in Madisonville offering open lawns, mature trees and local river/stream views — good for seasonal landscapes, intimate nature shots and relaxed portraits. Visit golden hour for warm light and autumn for foliage. Easy access with roadside parking, no fees; expect limited facilities and low crowds on weekdays. Check weather for reflections after rain.