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Municipal Statistics
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County
Gibson
Municipality
Town
Population (Certified by TNECD*)
2025: 1,163 2010: 1,151
Next Election
11-07-2028
Grand Division
West
Time Zone
Central
Employees
11
Municipal Data
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Access the municipal charter and code for Rutherford below.
The Municipal Code of Rutherford, Tennessee, serves as the foundational legal framework for the
city's governance and public administration. Last updated on September 15, 1997, the code encompasses a
comprehensive range of ordinances addressing various aspects of municipal operations.
Charter File:RUTHERFO_CHT.pdf
(66.9 KB) Updated Through: 12/31/2025 Charter Type: Private Act Incorporation Act: Acts 1799, ch. 2, p. 2 Previous Charter Citations: Private Acts 1859-60, ch. 88, sec. 7, p. 321; Public Acts 1891, ch. 252, p. 475; Public Acts 1899, ch. 346, p. 791
*Population figure provided by the State of Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Center for Economic Research in Tennessee (CERT) and updated annually.
Location
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Contact Information
202 East Main Street, PO Box 487
Rutherford, TN 38369
