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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\u201cI always say he ran against me,\u201d Rogers joked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the race was closely contested, Rogers graciously accepted the outcome. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI congratulated him the next morning, and we had breakfast together in Nashville,\u201d he said. \u201cAl has done a good job.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Education has always been close to Rogers\u2019 heart. He spent over 15 years on the Tennessee Board of Regents, helping shape the future of higher education in the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHaving attended MTSU and Vanderbilt, I\u2019ve always been close to the educational process,\u201d he reflected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rogers\u2019 zeal for public service didn\u2019t stop with his political career. He dedicated over 15 years to the Tennessee Board of Regents, where he worked to advance education in the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHaving attended MTSU and Vanderbilt, I\u2019ve always felt close to the educational process in Tennessee,\u201d he said. \u201cServing on the board of regents was incredibly rewarding.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the center of Rogers\u2019 world is his wife, Pat. Their love story began in college when Stanley, then student body president at MTSU, was tasked with driving the cheerleaders around. Pat, a freshman cheerleader, caught his eye, and the two married shortly before Stanley graduated and moved to Nashville. There, Pat attended Peabody College while Stanley pursued his law degree. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt turned out good for both of us,\u201d he said proudly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The couple\u2019s three children have all settled in Manchester, raising families within a mile of their parents. Stanley\u2019s eldest daughter is a doctor of veterinary medicine, his son runs a successful finance business, and his youngest daughter is a dedicated teacher in the local school system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s special to have them all nearby,\u201d Stanley said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Retirement has brought Stanley and Pat a new way of life, including frequent visits to their second home in Florida. Yet, their hearts remain firmly embedded in Manchester, where their legacy continues to flourish through their children and grandchildren. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLife gets better and better,\u201d Stanley said of being a grandparent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Integrity and service have been cornerstones of Stanley\u2019s life, principles he attributes to his upbringing and family values. His capacity for understanding and kindness has been evident in his professional and personal endeavors, earning him the respect and admiration of all who know him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Stanley recounted some of his fondest memories with gratitude in his heart and humility in his voice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019ve enjoyed it all,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was very meaningful to me and my family.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Through every challenge and triumph, he\u2019s always been there, transforming the community with his actions and his values. His devotion isn\u2019t just about the work he\u2019s done but also about the way he\u2019s shown up for the people who call this place home.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n With every decision and every act of service, he\u2019s built a reputation of integrity, kindness, and a deep love for a town that has influenced him just as much as he has influenced it. His life displays the impact one person can have when they give their all to something they believe in. GN<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" STANLEY ROGERS is a pillar of the community, a seasoned attorney, and a man whose contributions span more than six decades. His story is one of humble beginnings, professional triumphs, and unwavering commitment to his family, his profession, and his community.\u00a0 Rogers was born in the small town of Kilpatrick, Alabama, and moved to Manchester […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":23627,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23623","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/manchester\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/HPSCAN_20250217174450448_2025-02-17_174538670-1024x625.jpg\")
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