Rutherford, TN

Rutherford is a small town located in Rutherford County, Tennessee. The population was 9,811 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Rutherford County.

The town was founded in 1819 and named for John Rutherford, the sixth Governor of Tennessee. The town's economy has traditionally been based on agriculture and manufacturing, but it has also developed a significant tourism industry due to its location near several natural attractions, including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Dollywood.

Real estate in Rutherford is primarily composed of single-family homes and apartments. The average price for a home in Rutherford was $146,000 in March 2016 according to Zillow.com. The average rent for an apartment was $895 per month as of March 2016 according to Apartment List.