Get to Know

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Parks is proud to highlight one of our amazing agents from our West Nashville office, Anna Hollingsworth! She has been a member of the Parks family for a year and a half and joined us when she first became a real estate agent.

Anna earned a degree in Public Relations from The University of Alabama and minored in Political Science. She specializes in public relations and marketing, but also has extensive experience in social media marketing, branding, and content development.

Prior to a career in real estate, Anna worked for public figure Al Gore and then in public affairs for a large financial corporation before stepping into real estate marketing. She felt that her background in marketing, matched with the high level of service required to work

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Parks is proud to highlight the managing broker of our Murfreesboro office, Dawne Davis! She joined the real estate industry and the Parks family in June of 2004.

Dawne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences from Hollins University in Virginia. Prior to real estate, she worked in the political and non-profit fundraising world in Washington, D.C. She now specializes in residential sales and relocation.

When asked why she chose to join the Parks Family of REALTORS®, Dawne stated, “After interviewing at two competing companies, I knew the minute I walked into the Parks in Brentwood office that I was home. Since then, I've never looked back!” She chose to step into the real estate industry because she enjoys working with people and

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Parks is proud to highlight the managing broker of our West Nashville office, Zach Brickner! Zach has been a part of the Parks family for nine months and a real estate agent for over seven and a half years.

Zach holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He joined the real estate industry straight out of college and now specializes in Nashville’s urban core — specifically the areas of Germantown, East Nashville, Sylvan Park, The Nations, and West End.

When asked why he chose to join the Parks Family of REALTORS®, Zach stated, “I chose Parks because I was leaving a five-year stint on a real estate team and I needed to excel in the items the team used to provide for me.” He continued,

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Parks is proud to highlight the managing broker of our Franklin office, Danny Anderson! With 37 years of experience in the real estate industry, Parks has been lucky enough to have Danny as part of the family for 10 years.

Danny holds a Master of Education degree from the University of Memphis and specializes in historic properties in Historic Franklin and around Williamson County. Prior to real estate, he worked in many different industries. While teaching in Florida after college, Danny had the opportunity to be a press correspondent for “The Lexington Progress” newspaper for the launches of Apollo 12 and 13. He even got to sit next to Walter Cronkite and Jules Bergman during the launches. To top off the already unbelievable experience, Danny’s

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Parks is proud to highlight one of our outstanding agents from our Brentwood office, Scott Klein! With only one year of experience in the industry, Scott has had an incredibly fast start to his real estate career and is closing in on nearly 30 homes sold so far.

Scott attended Harper College in Palatine, Illinois, and earned an associate’s degree in Business and Finance. Post-college, he spent six years working in the construction industry where he did everything from painting to electrical and carpentry. After his time in construction, Scott moved into an administrative role for big tobacco and worked hand-in-hand with the Food and Drug Administration for 12 years. During his time in the tobacco industry, he worked in many cities and played a

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Parks is proud to highlight the managing broker of our Brentwood office, Cindy Stanton! With 22 years of experience in the real estate industry, Cindy holds the title of Principal Broker and has spent her last six years as part of the Parks family. 

After 16 years with the same company, Cindy decided to rebrand herself with Parks. She loved being a managing broker, and, at the time, there wasn’t an opening here. Cindy stated, “I love being part of a strong, independent brokerage. I knew I was taking a risk because there wasn’t a place for a managing broker, but I was willing to wait.” She continued, "I'd always admired Parks from the outside and suspected that it was a very special place to work. It's hard to define, but once you're here, you just

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ABOUT NOLENSVILLE

Nolensville, Tennessee has attracted families for generations, not just for its beautiful landscape, but also for its convenient location, inclusion in Williamson County, and its low property tax rates. The storybook town makes you feel far from it all, but is just a few miles from Nashville, Franklin, and Smyrna, making it an easy commute in nearly any direction.


Being in Williamson County means that Nolensville residents have access to some of the best schools in the state. New elementary, middle, and high schools have recently opened, drawing in families looking for high-quality education. Farmhouses dot rolling hills and newer subdivisions with community amenities are scattered throughout the town, giving residents plenty

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ABOUT BRENTWOOD

The area between Davidson and Williamson counties is home to some of the prettiest communities in Middle Tennessee. Brentwood, Tennessee sits just minutes from downtown Nashville and features pristine parks, some of the best schools in the state, and homes that look like they’ve come out of a Southern Living magazine.

Brentwood is located about 10 minutes south of Nashville in scenic Williamson County, and because of its easy access to Nashville and small-town feel, Brentwood has quickly grown to become one of the most attractive and desirable communities in Tennessee.

The town is home to an abundance of recreational and cultural amenities such as 11 public parks, the Brentwood Library, which is a must visit if you have

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ABOUT SMYRNA

Smyrna, Tennessee is located about 30 minutes southeast of Nashville in Rutherford County. Named by US News and World Report as one of the best places to retire, Smyrna is one of the most family-friendly places to reside in Middle Tennessee.

Smyrna is home to the Nissan Motors manufacturing plant which produces 640,000 vehicles annually and employs over 8,000 people, and the Smyrna Airport, where Middle Tennessee State University offers classes for flight instruction. This city provides plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities as it features more than 10 parks, seven miles of greenway trails, and Percy Priest Lake.

Smyrna is a part of the Rutherford County School system, which is ranked top 10 in the state. Smyrna is also home

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee is located about 30 minutes southeast of Nashville in Rutherford County and is home to the designated geographical center of the state. Here you will find a thriving town with a touch of Southern nostalgia and the motto “creating a better quality of life”, which is exactly what you will find.

From the historic downtown main street where the community gathers at the town square for annual events, to the abundance of outdoor activities like the Greenway System that includes 12 miles of paved paths with 11 trailheads, and the Richard Siegle Soccer Complex & community park, there truly is something for everyone.

Murfreesboro is also home to the largest public university in the state, Middle Tennessee State University. With an

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