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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\u201cI think one of the most valuable lessons that I got was at age 28, serving on our city council. I got to understand how the government operated and how things actually would come to fruition for our city and for our county,\u201d he said. \u201cI think sometimes we sit back, and we think things just happen. What we don\u2019t realize is that there\u2019s a whole team back behind us, making sure those things do happen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parsley\u2019s fascination with Coffee County\u2019s history is evident in his work with the Coffee County Historical Society, where he enjoys learning and sharing the stories that make the area unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m very interested in the history of Coffee County,\u201d he said. \u201cI enjoy doing anything that\u2019s connected to the history of our county.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the Coffee County Industrial Board, Parsley is proud to witness Coffee County locate a Tennessee College of Applied Technology campus to the county. They believe this new facility will provide much-needed training for electricians, plumbers, industrial maintenance workers \u2014 and more \u2014 and fill a huge gap in the local workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s very interesting that they\u2019re going to be locating that here. It\u2019s going to give all people an opportunity to get some much-needed industrial training. We\u2019re in dire need of electricians, plumbers, maintenance, industrial maintenance people, and things of that nature,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere will be cosmetology, industrial maintenance, practical nursing, residential, commercial, industrial electricity, truck driving, and welding, and I\u2019m sure they will add more.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n The youngest of five siblings, Parsley learned important values and traditions from a close and loving family and a community that always looked out for one another. After graduating from local schools, Parsley attended Motlow State Community College. At the age of 20, his career at First National Bank in Manchester took off, leading to a successful 40-year career in banking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although he didn\u2019t complete his college education at the traditional age, Parsley was determined to cross the finish line on his own terms. His perseverance led him to return to school at 40, where he earned his bachelor\u2019s degree. This achievement was deeply personal and a full-circle moment in his life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regardless of his accomplishments, Parsley remains humble and focused on the bigger picture.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n He is determined to contribute to the community\u2019s promising future, particularly when it comes to education. Having served on the county school board and with a wife who\u2019s an educator, Parsley dreams of seeing the area\u2019s schools updated with the latest technology and facilities and providing students with the best possible learning environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parsley lives by a simple yet powerful principle: to leave things better than he found them. Whether through his volunteer work, service on various boards, or daily interactions with community members, he strives to make a difference everywhere he goes. He hopes to build on the foundations of those who came before him and ensure that the community continues to thrive long after his time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In everything he does, Parsley carries with him the core values of service, commitment, and continuous improvement. He has dedicated much of his life to making Manchester a better place for all its residents, inspiring future generations to continue building on the strong foundation he has helped to create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019ve always been able to look back in the past and see the marks of great people that I had a lot of admiration and respect for. That was always an incentive to work hard and do better,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Parsley\u2019s eyes, the essence of community is the willingness to step up, get involved, and work together for the greater good. He encourages others to do the same because he believes that everyone has something valuable to offer. To him, the Coffee County area is home, and he is committed to improving it for future leaders. GN<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" EVERY DAY, Coffee County Bank\u2019s dynamic environment contributes to the revitalization of the community, making it a little better than it was the day before. Phones ring, papers rustle, and keyboards clatter as employees coordinate initiatives and build connections. At the center of the action sit many dedicated bankers, decision-makers, and leaders \u2014 including Brent […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":23213,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23211","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cover"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/manchester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/11\/2-3-1024x683.png\")
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