The Earl Scruggs Center

The Earl Scruggs Center: Music & Stories from the American South celebrates the tradition and innovation of this renowned banjo player. His development of a unique 3-finger playing style continues to influence music around the world.

Drawing on the region's rich history and music the Scruggs Center will enlighten, educate and celebrate the people, traditions and values of Cleveland County and the region and honor native son and music legend Earl Scruggs.

Exhibits

• Portray the area's history using existing artifacts
• Showcase the life of music legend Earl Scruggs
• Offer rotating displays of local history and regional music

Facilities

• Refurbish old courtroom as a community gathering place
• Create public areas for music, storytelling, and more
• Install new bathroom facilities, an elevator, new lighting system, administrative offices and gift shop

Programming

Active programming and outreach appealing to many special and diverse groups (i.e. students, families, history lovers, music lovers, etc.)

Projected Opening is 2012

Thanks to all who helped make the 2nd Annual Rhythm & Roots Run a Great Success! 

Earl Scruggs Center presents:
 

2nd Annual Rhythm & Roots 5K & 10K Runs
November 5, 2011 8 a.m.

Visit the Destination Cleveland County Facebook page for photos. 

Click to get results for the 10K or the 5K.

Thank you to our sponsors who made this event possible. 

PPG Industries
Plaster Family Dentistry

Carolina Urology Partners -Shelby Division
Craig, Barry & Poston, P.A.
Hannon Orthodontics
Holland & Hamrick Architects, P.A.
OrthoCarolina Shelby
The Schweppe Law Firm, P.A.
Shelby Children's Clinic
WGWG 88.3 The Range