Phillips was born in Northeastern Johnson County, Arkansas. At the age of fifteen, he began preaching and traveling, and came to Bristol in 1953 on a Bus. He was connected with the Graham Institute and Evangelical Association.[2]
Phillips primarily wrote books on history.[4] His writings include Ghosts of Bristol: Haunting Tales from the Twin cities[5] and Hidden History of Bristol: Stories from the State Line.[6]
Legacy
Phillips was honored with "Bud Phillips Day" a holiday that is celebrated in Bristol every May 5.[7] In 2006, Phillips was named official historian of Bristol.[1]
Books
Ghosts of Bristol: Haunting Tales from the Twin Cities (2010). Шаблон:ISBN.
Hidden History of Bristol: Stories from the State Line (2010). Шаблон:ISBN.
Pioneers in Paradise: Legends and Stories from Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia (2002). Шаблон:ISBN.
Book of Kings: The King Family's Contribution to the History of Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia (1999). Шаблон:ISBN.
A Good Place to Live: Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia (2006).Шаблон:ISBN.
Forgive Me Father, for I Have Grinned (2006). Шаблон:ISBN.
Between the States: Bristol Tennessee/Virginia During the Civil War (1997). Шаблон:ISBN.
Bristol Tennessee/Virginia: A History 1852-1900 (1992). Шаблон:ISBN.
Coming Down Cumberland: A History of the Maggard Family of Eastern Kentucky (1991). Шаблон:ISBN.
