This old home is one of a few left in east Tennessee. Parrottsville is the 3rd oldest town in Tennessee. With a total of around 278 residence here this is truly one of east Tn small town jewels. This old home was built in 1861 and has been a boarding house and a home away from home for many travelers for many years.This old home is one of a few left in east Tennessee. Parrottsville is the 3rd oldest town in Tennessee. With a total of around 278 residence here this is truly one of east Tn small town jewels. This old home was built in 1861 and has been a boarding house and a home away from home for many travelers for many years.