Grundy County

Grundy County is an administrative area in Middle Tennessee characterized by elevated terrain and scattered communities. The region includes towns such as Tracy City, Altamont, and several other settlements spread across mountainous land.

The area was established in 1844 and named after Felix Grundy, a prominent political figure of that era. Early economic development depended on mining operations that extracted materials used in industrial production.

The communities here reflect their mountain heritage through local gathering spaces and town centers that serve as social hubs. These places remain important to daily life and how people connect with one another.

The county is rural with small towns distributed across hilly terrain. Visitors should expect that services and facilities are spread out across different communities and may be limited.

Swiss settlers arrived in the mid-1800s and established a community that preserved their cultural traditions in this Tennessee region. Their heritage remains a distinctive part of the area's story.

Location: Tennessee

Inception: 1844

Capital city: Altamont

Shares border with: Sequatchie County, Warren County, Franklin County, Coffee County, Marion County

Website: http://grundycountytn.net

GPS coordinates: 35.39000,-85.72000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06