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Gruetli-Laager, TN
The first Swiss settlers gravitated to Gruetli-Laager, Grundy County , TN, attracted by its
 similarity to the climate and agricultural conditions of the homes they left behind in Switzerland. The celebration seeks to provide a flavor of what life was like for the early settlers on this 33-acre farm on the plateau. Homesteaded in 1870, the farm still has the original resident, frame corn crib, sweet potato house, and other vintage farm buildings.
 The Swiss Heritage Celebration offers music, home-cooked food, hayrides, and farming demonstration with antique farm equipment. The celebration takes place the last Saturday in July each year. Come and find out if the Swiss really can yodel.
Suitable for large groups.
The farm and restrooms offer limited accessiblity to persons who use a wheelchair.
Concessions of a variety of fresh food is available.
Admission costs are low, typically $5 for adults and $4 for children
Directions: From I-24 in Monteagle, take Hwy 41 to Hwy 56 North. Follow Hwy 56 North through Tracy City to Coalmont. Turn right onto Hwy 108 East to Gruetli-Laager. Turn left onto 20th Street at the Old Post Office. At the Swiss Cemetary sign, turn right and travel past the cemetery to the Stampfli Home Place.
For more information, please contact:
Swiss Heritage Celebration
Colony Cemetery Road
Gruetli-Laager, TN 37339
931-924-3276
www.swisshistoricalsociety.org
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