Rutherford, Tennessee facts for kids
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Rutherford, Tennessee
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Buildings along Main and Front
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| Nickname(s):
The Last Home of Davy Crockett
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Location of Rutherford in Gibson County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Gibson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.32 sq mi (6.00 km2) |
| • Land | 2.30 sq mi (5.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,163 |
| • Density | 504.99/sq mi (194.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38369
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-65760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1300352 |
Rutherford is a small town located in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States. It is known as "The Last Home of Davy Crockett." In 2020, about 1,163 people lived there.
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Geography and Location
Rutherford is found in the western part of Tennessee. Its exact spot is 36°07′32″N 88°59′24″W / 36.125689°N 88.990051°W.
The town covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (6.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part is water. The current mayor of Rutherford is Sandy Simpson, who took office in 2020.
Population Changes in Rutherford
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 323 | — | |
| 1890 | 536 | 65.9% | |
| 1900 | 677 | 26.3% | |
| 1910 | 766 | 13.1% | |
| 1920 | 792 | 3.4% | |
| 1930 | 747 | −5.7% | |
| 1940 | 771 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 994 | 28.9% | |
| 1960 | 983 | −1.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,385 | 40.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,378 | −0.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,303 | −5.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,272 | −2.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,151 | −9.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,163 | 1.0% | |
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In 2010, Rutherford had 1,151 residents living in 500 households. About 329 of these households were families. The population density was around 500 people per square mile.
Most people in Rutherford are White (82.5%). About 16.1% are African American. A small number of people are Native American or from two or more races. About 1% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (43.8%) were married couples. The average household had 2.3 people, and families had about 2.91 people.
The town's population has a mix of ages. About 25% of residents are under 20 years old. Around 21% are 65 years or older. The average age in Rutherford is about 43.5 years.
Education System
The Gibson County Special School District manages the schools in Rutherford. This district runs the public schools for students from kindergarten to 8th grade. The school mascot is a pirate.
After 8th grade, students from Rutherford usually attend Gibson County High School. This high school is located near Dyer. Before 1980, Rutherford had its own high school.
Attractions and Local History
Rutherford is famous for being the "Last Home of Davy Crockett". You can visit a rebuilt log cabin that belonged to Crockett in downtown Rutherford. His mother's grave is also there.
Every year, Rutherford hosts a special event called "Davy Crockett Days." This community festival celebrates the town's connection to the famous frontiersman. Famous people, like Fess Parker (who played Davy Crockett in a 1954 TV show), have been part of the parade.
Local Media
Radio Stations in Rutherford
Rutherford has a few radio stations that serve the area:
- WWGY 99.3 plays "Today's Best Music."
- WENK-AM 1240 and WTPR-AM 710 play "The Greatest Hits of All Time."
- VICTORY937 WTKB-FM 93.7 plays "Contemporary Christian" music.
See also
In Spanish: Rutherford (Tennessee) para niños
