Executive Chef at The Main House
Josh Feathers
It all comes down to the details. The perfect placement for the final piece of fennel on an afternoon masterpiece or the purity of a simple Bartlett pear, Blackberry Farm Executive Chef Josh Feathers understands the importance of details in world-class cuisine.
An East Tennessee native who grew up with an appreciation for the region and its land, Chef Josh understands and celebrates the flavors that the south has to offer, while adding touches of elegance he learned through his world travels.
Finding his culinary inspiration and initial training in Naples, Italy, Chef Josh discovered his passion for culinary arts while stationed overseas with the United States Navy. As sous chef for the Commander in Chief of Southern Forces in Europe, Chef Josh prepared formal dinners and ceremonies for numerous dignitaries. He found inspiration in the culture and cuisine of Italy and its passion for food. From Naples to the Pentagon, Chef Josh moved back to the United States to begin his next assignment with the Secretary of the Navy. Heads of State, Senators, Foreign Ambassadors and the Navy’s distinguished guests have all experienced the gastronomic talents of Chef Josh.
Chef Josh has a long career history with Blackberry Farm, serving as pastry chef, sous chef, executive sous chef and rising to Corporate Chef in 2007. When the Blackberry family opened Blackberry Mountain in 2019, Chef Josh took his experience and passion to the Mountain to help build the culinary program at Three Sisters, the property’s flagship restaurant. In 2020, Chef Josh returned to Blackberry Farm as executive chef of the Main House. Right at home in the Main House kitchen, Chef Josh continues to evolve his cuisine, maintaining a focus on sharing fresh, delicious ingredients in a thoughtful way.