TRUST & TRADITION

Local Roots, National Service, Since 1933

It all started with dapper gentleman, Mr. Parks Tigrett. Our President is actually named after him, and he was the first in a long line of men and women who set out to serve the Southeast with homegrown service and promises you can count on. This vision and leadership propelled our agency to what it is today, serving clients across the country, while maintaining the values of a local, family-run business.

We partner with all of the brands you know and love, but what you can count on with Tigrett & Pennington is if tragedy strikes, we’ll treat you like family.

Our History

- 1933 The man that started it all

In 1933, H.P. Tigrett Jr. (Parks) started his journey in the insurance business by forming Tigrett Shibley Insurance in Newbern, TN. Over the years he built a reputation for professionalism in the insurance industry and was respected by many in the field.

In 1979, Donald R Pennington set out to college at the University of Tennessee – Martin pursuing an Engineering degree. After the first semester, he decided that was not what he wanted to do and decided to pursue other options. H.P. Tigrett Jr. (Parks) was a longtime friend of Donald’s late father Don Penningtonand he mentioned speaking to Parks about the insurance business. Donald and Parks met and the rest is history. While transferring to Memphis State University, Donald attended classes from morning until noon, then made the drive to Dyersburg to learn and sell insurance until that night where he would drive back to Memphis for classes the next day. Fast forward to college graduation, with a Finance degree and Insurance minor, Donald had started to build his legacy in the insurance business and joined Parks full time.

Better Together 1955 -

In 1983, H.P. Tigrett Jr. (Parks) and Donald R. Pennington formed Tigrett & Pennington, Inc. and moved the office to Dyersburg, TN. As they approached the early 90s, Parks was nearing the end of his career and he approached Donald in 1991 with the opportunity to buy his portion of the agency.

In April 1991, Donald R Pennington purchased Tigrett & Pennington, Inc. from H.P. Tigrett Jr. (Parks) and continued the legacy and growth of the agency. From the beginning in Dyersburg to expanding the Company’s reach across state lines, we have enjoyed steady growth over the years and have become recognized as one of the leading professional agencies in the area. We have earned our reputation for professionalism due to the special attention given to the needs and requirements of our clients.

In 2016, Parks Pennington, namesake of Parks Tigrett, joined the agency to perpetuate the business to the next generation. We have seen steady growth over the years and grown from a single location agency in Dyersburg, TN to 7 locations across Western Tennessee, Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee.

- 2024 The legacy continues

In January 2016, Tigrett & Pennington acquired Dale Willis Insurance in Murray, KY expanding into a new state. Later that year, Tigrett & Pennington acquired Phelan Estes Insurance forming the third Tigrett & Pennington location while bringing on two partners in Jonathan Estes and Robert S Phelan (Sid).

In January 2018, Tigrett & Pennington opened a new office in Brentwood, TN expanding its agency into the Middle Tennessee area. Later that year, Tigrett & Pennington returned to its roots and opened its fifth location in Newbern, TN, where it all started.

In March 2022, Tigrett & Pennington acquired S.N. Anthony Insurance with locations in Ripley, TN and Halls, TN creating its sixth and seventh office locations. Tigrett and Pennington, Inc. takes pride in caring for its customers, insurance companies and fellow employees.

Our Executive Team