The Betterway Quartet is a bluegrass gospel group that originated in Union County, Tennessee, around 1978. The founding members included Jerry Cole, Sr., Bill Turner, Neal Walker, and Dannie Peters. Initially known as Union Grass, the band began performing bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music, with their first engagement taking place at Oak Grove Church in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee.

As the group began to incorporate southern gospel songs into their repertoire, Nancy Cole suggested a new name that would encompass their diverse musical styles. Thus, they became The Betterway Quartet, which represented bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, southern gospel, and country gospel. Over time, they expanded their booking area from East Tennessee to include ten states, leading to performances in larger churches and festivals. The quartet also made appearances on Mull’s TV Show on Channel 10 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Notably, in 1982, they attracted a packed audience during Mull’s Gospel Show at Horace Maynard High School in their home county of Maynardville, Tennessee.

During this period, Shannon Walker took on the role of manager, significantly increasing the group's bookings. They shared concert stages with notable acts such as The Primitive Quartet, The Paynes, The Spencers, The Inspirations, and The Cooks. Additionally, The Betterway Quartet frequently performed on WJBZ 96.3, the station owned by Mull, and made television appearances in Indiana, Ohio, and Bristol, Tennessee. They were featured on Grant Turner’s Early Bird Show, which aired weekdays at 5:45 a.m. on WSM 650 AM, the station known for hosting the Grand Ole Opry on Friday and Saturday nights.

The group created videos with Eddie Crook Gospel Music Productions and recorded a variety of formats, including albums, eight-track tapes, cassettes, and CDs in Nashville. They also performed at an Amish Festival in Pennsylvania alongside The Primitive Quartet and other artists. Around 1984 or 1985, Stuart Wyrick joined the group as a singer, musician, and bus driver.

The Betterway Quartet entertained audiences for over 30 years. A partial list of members from 1978 to 2014 includes Jerry Cole, Sr., Bill Turner, Neal Walker, Dannie Peters, Gale Lee, Stuart Wyrick, Shannon Walker (Manager), Paul Carter, Darrell Williams, Arnold Branton, Scott Payne, Vic Graves, Wade Brantley, Ronnie Kitts, Johnny Raley, Jonathan Brogan, Kenny Dryer, Jerry Cole, Jr., and Savannah Cole Brogan (daughter of Jerry Cole, Sr.). The quartet shared the stage with various groups, including D. Sumner and the Stamps, The Primitive Quartet, The Inspirations, The Sego Brothers and Naomi, The Cathedrals, The Isaacs, and The McCameys.

For the three remaining original members, the journey has been filled with cherished memories, while the other living members hold aspirations to revive the group and continue their musical legacy.