Bud Brown - Bud Brown lives in Oregon currently, however, he was born in Mountain City, TN. Having relatives living in Oregon Bud went west and went to work in construction. He retired from his business in 1991. Since that time he flies back and forth across the USA from Oregon to Tennessee and Virginia, to the JAM here in Smyth County. Bud is a valued member of the Smyth County Jam. He is a great-nephew of the late "Tom" Clarence Ashley of Shouns TN .He holds Tom up as one of his influences, as well as Mac Wiseman. When Bud was growing up he mentions listening to "Farm and Fun Time' a radio show originating in Bristol. A quality show for those days! Bud began playing guitar and singing about age twelve. By the time he was sixteen he had joined Tom Ashley's group. When Tom decided to give up driving, Bud would drive him here and there. It is very likely that Bud could tell some colorful stories about those days. Now that Bud is retired he can come and visit the Smyth County Jam and perform his music, and tell tall tales of his pal "Luther's ' exploits at any time. He is most certainly welcome to do so. Bud has two sons and three grand children.
