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

• Rutherford County Schools Rutherford County Schools · Oct 10
• Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Six New Deputies Six new deputies were officially sworn in by Judge Lisa Eischeid Monday as they begin their careers with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. Pictured from left to right: Captain Chris Kauffman D Facebook · Oct 6
• Rutherford County towns brace for possible Isaias impacts; Lake Lure lowers lake levels WLOS · Oct 9
• Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office pays tribute as Sgt. Goodwin’s lifelong service impacts WZTV · Oct 7
• 10/10/26: Minor Wind Advisory in Effect; Light Drizzle with 63, High of 66, Winds Up to 14, Chance of Rain 51% Tonight Rutherford Source · Oct 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Tennessee headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

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 · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 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.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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