Tom Buchanan

Age:  46
Marital Status:  Married 23 years
Hometown:  Rich Valley, Virginia
Occupation:  Goat and Cattle Farmer
Luxury Item:  Lucky Charm

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.

Favorites

Colors: BLUE
Scents: EARTH AFTER RAIN
Flowers: JOHNNY JUMP UPS
Board Games: CHECKERS
Computer Games: CHECKERS
Sports: FOOTBALL
Sports Teams: CUMBERLAND U.
TV Shows: SURVIVOR
Movies: GLADIATOR; PRETTY WOMAN; FORREST GUMP; ERIN BROCKOVICH
Actors: TOM HANKS; HARRISON FORD
Actresses: JULIA ROBERTS
Types of Music: COUNTRY; BLUEGRASS; ALL KINDS
Bands/Singers: ALLEN JACKSON; DIANA ROSS
Magazines: OUTDOOR LIFE
Books: CALL OF THE WILD
Sunday Paper: TODAY
Sections of Paper: SPORTS
Breakfast Food: EGGS
Dinners (meals): CORN BREAD & BEANS
Vegetables: POTATO
Snack Foods: PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY
Candy Bars: BABY RUTH
Desserts: POUND CAKE
Alcoholic Drinks: BUD LIGHT; JIM BEAM
Non-Alcoholic Drinks: MOUNTAIN DEW

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