Parrott is a small community located in Radford City County, Virginia and is part of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford metro area. The area is known for sponsoring the Highlanders Festival every fall in October. When in the area, be sure to visit the historic site of the Ingles Farm, home of Mary Draper Ingles who was abducted by a tribe of Shawnee warriors. Outdoor lovers will enjoy spending some time in the parks of the area. A nice one to visit is the Claytor Lake State Park. This park is located on the Claytor Lake and offers swimming, camping, cabins, visitor center, trails, fishing, boating, and picnic sites. A university in the area is Radford University. The resident students of the county attend the Radford City Public Schools. Local businesses in the area include Blueticks Printing, Barn Ab, and Renee Sargent.