Rutherford is a town in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rutherford had a population of 1,163.
Geography
Rutherford is located at .
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and 0.44% is water. The current mayor is Sandy Simpson (2020)
Demographics
As of the census
The district operates Rutherford's K-8 public schools. Their mascot is a pirate. High school students from Rutherford are zoned to, and generally attend the consolidated Gibson County High School, also operated by the district, located just south of Dyer. Prior to consolidation in 1980, Rutherford High School served the community.
Attractions and history
Rutherford promotes itself as the "Last Home of Davy Crockett". Crockett's reconstructed cabin is located in downtown Rutherford as is the grave of his mother. Rutherford hosts a community festival called "Davy Crockett Days" each year. Past grand marshals of the Davy Crockett Days Parade include Fess Parker who portrayed Davy Crockett in the 1954 Walt Disney television series Ballad of Davy Crockett.
Media
Radio Stations
- WWGY 99.3 "Today's Best Music with Ace & TJ in the Morning"
- WENK-AM 1240 "The Greatest Hits of All Time"
- WTPR-AM 710 "The Greatest Hits of All Time"
- VICTORY937 WTKB-FM 93.7 "The Victory 93.7 Contemporary Christian"