Liberty Square: A Lester Flatt Celebration

May 23, 2009

(Photos by Jim Clifford)

Williams & Clark Expedition

Nothin' Fancy

Rhonda Vincent & The Rage

Induction of Lester Flatt, Benny Martin, Blake Williams, John Henry Demps and Bill Jones into the

Sparta, TN Bluegrass Hall Of Fame

Mayor Tommy Pedigo makes the announcement about the Sparta, TN Bluegrass Hall of Fame. 

Left to right: Gladys Flatt (Tammy Brumfield-standing), John Henry Demps, Betty Demps (accepting on behalf of the family of Bill Jones), JoAnn Able (Benny Martin's sister), Blake Williams

Kimberly Williams reads the proclamation for Lester Flatt

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The unveiling of the new Sparta, Tennessee City Limits Welcome sign listing the members of the Bluegrass Hall of Fame

The inductees and their families are very happy.   Blake Williams.  

(The following photos are courtesy of Marty Carmichael)

Nothin' Fancy with special guest Rhonda Vincent

Williams & Clark Expedition with special guest Roland White

Roland visits with Linda Clark and Janet Southards

(The following photos are courtesy of Janet Southards)

Sparta, TN chief of Police Jeff Guth stands watch.

Linda Clark and Roland White

Melea Johnson, Matthew Johnson (Blake & Kimberly's daughter and grandson) visit with Don Clark of the Bluegrass Bus.

Josephine and Scott Carmichael, Sue and Marty Carmichael.  Marty is Sparta's City Administrator and a wonderful supporter of bluegrass music!

(The following photos are courtesy of Al Tomlin)

Nothin' Fancy with Rhonda Vincent

Williams & Clark Expedition