Rutherford Tennessee Map

About Rutherford, Tennessee

Rutherford is a locality in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,119. The population density is 201.7 people per km². Rutherford is located at 36.1276°N, 88.9859°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38369.

Rutherford unfolds across a landscape of gentle, fertile plains, where the sun, especially in the late afternoon, casts a warm, honeyed light across fields of green and gold. It lies 12.2 miles south-south-east of Crockett, TN (from Crockett, TN: bearing 165°T), and is situated 4.2 miles north of Dyer. The terrain here, a subtle undulation rather than dramatic peaks or valleys, is crisscrossed by narrow roads that seem to mirror the meandering paths of the region's quiet creeks and small rivers. The air, particularly after a rain shower, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and growing things, a pervasive perfume that speaks of the land's deep agricultural heart. Even the houses, often painted in muted, sun-bleached tones, seem to settle into the land, their roofs catching the same soft light that bathes the surrounding countryside. This corner of Gibson County has long been shaped by the bounty of its soil, its economy historically rooted in agriculture, with cotton and soybeans still prominent crops that lend a rhythm to the seasons. Rutherford itself, though modest in size, carries the echoes of earlier eras, its story intertwined with the westward expansion and the development of rural Tennessee. The local character is one of quiet resilience and a deep connection to place, a spirit that has sustained the community through shifts in industry and the passage of time. While no grand monuments dominate the skyline, the true landmarks here are the sprawling fields, the stoic silos, and the enduring sense of continuity that permeates daily life in Rutherford.

About This Rutherford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rutherford, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.127567, -88.985899. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Rutherford and Gibson County.

Detailed location data for Rutherford includes the ZIP code (38369), telephone area code (901), county seat of Gibson County (Trenton), and school district assignment (Gibson County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rutherford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.