Parrottsville, TN

Tucked into the scenic foothills of East Tennessee, Parrottsville is a quiet, close-knit Cocke County community with fewer than 400 residents. It offers genuine country living, where rolling farmland and mountain views define the everyday scenery. Running errands is straightforward thanks to U.S. Route 321, which puts Newport just ten minutes away and Greeneville within a half-hour drive. Families also appreciate having Parrottsville Elementary right in town for kindergarten through eighth grade before teenagers make the short trip to Cocke County High School in Newport.

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As one of the oldest settlements in the county, the area traces its roots back to German farming families who arrived in the 1780s. That heritage is still visible in historic landmarks like the 1857 Ellison House and country churches that have served the valley for generations. Today, Parrottsville appeals to people looking for wide-open space, privacy, and a relaxed pace, while still keeping outdoor recreation along the French Broad River and the Great Smoky Mountains close to home.