William Jason Kemmer is a life long resident of Crab Orchard (Crossville) Tennessee.  The Kemmer family was one of the first families to settle on the Cumberland Plateau.

His father, William Floyd Kemmer (Billy) was the Mayor of Crab Orchard and an Entreprenuer, growing a General Store, started by his grandfather and the starting the first Exxon and BP gas stations in Crab Orchard.

Like Billy, Jason has a lifetime love of Bluegrass music, the Cumberland Plateau and a spirit of entrepreneurship.  Billy dreamed of having an amphitheater on the farm.  Jason has made that dream a reality.  Jason’s son, Cole Kemmer-who has a natural talent for song writing & and as a musician who plays several instruments. He has played at several Festivals and at many venues around this area. Cole has continued his families love of music and of the farm. You can catch his performance this year on Friday evening with his Uncle Justin in their band, Daytripper.