This rural community settled in the late 18th century by Germans lays claim to being the third oldest community in Tennessee.

Parrottsville, named after one of the early founders-Parrott- is an incorporated township located along Highway 321 between Newport and Greeneville. The land features rolling hills and to the east the vista of the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.

Residents-about 250 of them-rely on the Parrottsville Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service and local US Post Office. The town has both city water and natural gas utilities including its own sewer plant but farming is still the main business. The traditional farming includes dairy, beef cattle, tobacco, and grains.

Each October, the citizens welcome hundreds to the annual arts and crafts festival in the LaRue-Myers Park and also host a July 4th parade. Also of interest are many historical homes and churches including century-old Salem Lutheran just north of Parrottsville. A unique geological feature nearby is the Natural Bridge.

The town features Parrottsville Elementary School, active Ruritan clubs, several small businesses and country stores.