Swiss Festival

People have come from across the world to find new homes in Tennessee...each bringing with them parts of the culture they left behind. Right after the Civil War, a group of immigrants came from Switzerland to settle here...Rob Wilds learned about the colony they founded in Grundy County...from their proud descendants, each summer, throw a celebration of all things Swiss.

Event is the last Saturday in July. From 1-24 in Monteagle, take Hwy 41 to Hwy 56 N Follow Hwy 56 N through Tracy City and Coalmont. Turn Right onto Hwy 108 East to Gruetli-Laager. Turn Left onto 20th Street at the Old Post Office. At the Swiss Colony Cemetery sign, turn right and travel past the cemetery to the Stoker/Stampfli Farm Museum.

Rob Wilds has been a part of the Tennessee Crossroads family since 1993. As one of our most frequent producers, and the recipient of several journalism awards throughout his various careers, Rob finds that the best reward for his work is meeting the fascinating people and visiting the interesting places he encounters in his travels. A presence in television, radio and print reporter for more than 20 years, Rob is a teacher, writer, producer and director as well as an actor (with appearances in feature films, television shows and on stage).