Gaining fame for his two appearances on the hit reality show Survivor, Tom Buchanan has used his notoriety to advance numerous charitable and civic projects. Wherever he goes, he promotes Smyth County as a great place to live, work, and visit. Tom works tirelessly through fundraisers and events to shine a spotlight on children’s charities, especially literacy, social services, and healthcare in rural America.
Being the most famous local resident has offered Tom numerous opportunities to promote the place he calls home, both regionally and across the U.S. Many people know of Smyth County and the Virginia mountains region because of him, and he has become a positive ambassador for the county and for our way of life.