Grundy is a town in Buchanan County, Virginia, United States, an area located within the Appalachian Mountains region.

Although originally developed along the Levisa Fork River, which provided a transportation and power waterway, the town suffered from nine major floods since 1929 that have caused extensive damage, the last of which occurred in 1977.

It is notable for having major businesses relocated in the 21st century to higher ground to prevent such damage in the future.

The federal project included construction of bridges and a flood wall, as well as the relocation of some roadways.

During the American Civil War, the town served as a stop-over for Union troops on their way to the Battle of Saltville.

In October 1864, Union raiders under Brigadier General Stephen G. Burbridge passed through Grundy on their way to destroy the saltworks near Saltville in Smyth County.

There they were met by Confederate troops commanded by Brigadier General Alfred E. Jackson at the Battle of Saltville.

The mountain on the other side of the Levisa Fork was blasted to create 13 acres (53,000 m2) of relatively level land.

Buildings backing on the river have been demolished, and a new flood wall protects the county courthouse.

Additional work upriver is under study to reroute U.S. Route 460 inland from its current path.

Grundy was the home of the predecessor to the Food City Stores, when Jack Smith opened a Piggly Wiggly franchise in 1955.

The chain is known for sponsoring the Food City 500 NASCAR race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Buchanan County chose Grundy as the site for the ASL to revitalize the town, which had been in a steady economic decline since the Flood of 1977.

Its presence has increased demand for construction of rental homes and stimulated the opening of additional businesses in the area.

Additionally, ASL has successfully demonstrated the concept of creating institutions of higher education as an economic development tool.

[13] Like the Appalachian School of Law, it was created as part of a continuing economic redevelopment effort in the region.

He pleaded guilty to the murders to avoid the death penalty, and was sentenced to multiple life terms in prison.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters.