5 Shannon Parker

Enquirer Printing is one of Hartselle’s oldest businesses, opening in 1933 and being family operated by the Parker family since the 1970s. Shannon Parker is the sole proprietor now – he began working for his father, Clifford Parker, when he was nine years old. The commercial printing company employs four full-time staff members and is located on Chestnut Street, where it has been since 1976.

What have you most enjoyed about your career in commercial printing?

Parker said being in business in Hartselle for decades has afforded him the opportunity to forge relationships with his customers and community members.

“This business has been very good to my family,” he said. “This community and North Alabama in general, I’ve met some really super people through Enquirer Printing.”

What have you learned through the years of owning a business in Hartselle.

“To bite my tongue,” Parker said with a laugh. No, I’ve learned to treat everyone the same and to treat people with respect no matter who they are. When they come