Born and raised
in Rich Valley, Virginia, Tom Buchanan currently
works as a self-employed goat and cattle farmer
on the ranch that has been in his family for three
generations.
Buchanan attended Rich Valley High School,
where he played football, basketball and baseball.
He also served as student body president. He
then attended East Tennessee State University
as a football walk-on and later earned a full
football scholarship, serving as team captain
his senior year. After college, he returned
home to work on the family farm. Known to his
friends as "Big Tom," his hobbies
include softball, fishing, bird hunting and
riding his motorcycle. He is a member of the
Virginia Cattleman's Association, Rich Valley
Farmer's Club and Rich Valley Presbyterian Church.
Tom Buchanan has been married to Sandy for
23 years. They have one son, Bucky Bo, who is
currently attending Cumberland College in Williamsburg,
Kentucky. His birth date is October 30.
Tribe: BORAN
