Meet the Buddes

We’re Bradley and Michelle Budde, a husband-and-wife team living in Bowling Green, Kentucky. After more than 20 years of marriage and raising two wonderful daughters (who’ve since flown the nest), we’ve found ourselves navigating community spaces that aren’t always welcoming to those sensitive to sound. Bradley lives with significant hearing loss due to years of overexposure in loud establishments, and Michelle experiences intense migraines triggered by elevated noise levels.

Since moving to Bowling Green, we've had to walk out of churches, restaurants, sporting events, and more—not for lack of enthusiasm, but because the decibel levels made staying impossible. That’s what inspired Turn it Down, Town. We’re here to educate and encourage change, spreading awareness that high volume and high decibels aren't the same—and that spaces can still feel vibrant while being more inclusive. With thoughtful construction, sound absorption, and a little community care, we believe we can turn the volume down without turning the energy off.

Bradley & Michelle Budde