Lester Flatt Historical Marker Unveiled In Sparta Ceremony
White County unveiled a Tennessee Musical Pathways Historical Marker commemorating bluegrass legend Lester Flatt Thursday morning. Flatt recorded bluegrass music with Earl Scruggs as “Flatt and Scruggs” and was a member of Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys. His granddaughter Tammy Brumfield, said Flatt left his fame at the door around the family. Brumfield said despite living […]
Lester Flatt: A Sparta Bluegrass Legend Celebrated To This Day
Bluegrass lovers across the region will gather in Sparta Saturday to celebrate the life and talents of Lester Flatt. Sparta Bluegrass Musician Blake Williams will host the event. Williams said he first met Flatt through local music festivals and later played banjo in Flatt’s band, “Nashville Grass.” “He was a great guitar player and one […]
