NEWS & STORIES

Message from the Chair, Michelle Garey This year, Destination Cleveland County celebrates its Twenty-Year Anniversary! A significant milestone, and one that has come only because of committed volunteers and donors, […]

By: Stephanie Barrett This Labor Day weekend, be part of a milestone celebration as the Earl Scruggs Music Festival returns for its fifth year, September 4-6, at Tryon International in […]

Bluegrass music has long connected people across cultures and continents, and the legacy of Earl Scruggs continues to inspire musicians around the world. We’re honored that the Earl Experience Banjo […]

Nearly every month of the year, the Earl Scruggs Center hosts a Coffee with the Curator program.  These programs often serve as an opportunity for me to do a deeper […]

America 250 is Closer Than You Think By Mary Beth Martin This year, communities across the country are celebrating America 250, the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration […]

As the nation honors the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this year, the Earl Scruggs Center is debuting a brand-new special exhibit, Voices of the […]

One of the most meaningful parts of our work at the Earl Scruggs Center is sharing the stories behind the music with our visitors, members, and friends. Not just how […]

We are still smiling after such a wonderful morning celebrating the grand re-opening of the Earl Scruggs Center, and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who […]

Hello friends, We’re so happy to share that the Earl Scruggs Center is back open – and we’re welcoming visitors with an entirely new set of interactive experiences we’ve been […]

When we look back on 2025 at the Earl Scruggs Center, one word rises to the top: together. It was a year marked by meaningful milestones, made possible by the […]