Rutherford, Tennessee

About Rutherford

Set in the northwestern part of Tennessee, Rutherford is a small town, home to 1,149 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Rutherford holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.3 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 500 residents per square mile.

📰 Rutherford News Today

• Former coach and A.D. in Rutherford County honored for distinguished service TSSAA · Aug 18
• Perfect Health Scores for Rutherford County for August 18, 2026 Rutherford Source · Aug 18
• Wilbert Gene Johnson Jr Obituary (1966 - 2026) - Rutherford, TN - WMC Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Prosecutor: Pastor's 3 testifying victims 'showed great courage' in child rape case The Daily News Journal · Aug 18
• TDOT shows Rutherford County, TN highway construction project progress WKRN News 2 · Aug 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Rutherford Unique

• Positioned in northwestern Tennessee, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Tennessee — one of 504 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Rutherford

• El Vallarta — mexican
• Rutherford's Coffee House — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• David Crockett Cabin · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Rutherford

• Rutherford Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Rutherford

🏘️ Nearby Communities