Welcome to Rutledge ...
The town of Rutledge is located in Grainger County<1> and is the County Seat for Grainger County.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Rutledge has a population of 1,349 people<2> (see below for details).
Rutledge is 1,000 feet [305 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Rutledge lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Rutledge lies within the (865) area code.
The ZIP code for Rutledge: 37861<4>
The community of Rutledge was established in 1798.
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Rutledge had an population of 1,349 people. This is an increase of 20.23% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 13.65% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Rutledge had a population of 1,122 people. This makes Rutledge the county's 3rd most populous community.
The population of Rutledge represents 0.02% of the total population of Tennessee (which has 6,346,105 people), making it the state's 224th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 1,122 people, the population of Rutledge decreased 5.48% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 1,187 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Rutledge.
Communities Also Named Rutledge ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 14 communities that are also named Rutledge - they are located in Alabama (2), Florida (2), Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri (2), Oregon, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Rutledge.
Communities near Rutledge ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Rutledge.
- Cook Mill
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- Cook Mill lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<5> to the south of Rutledge.
- Estimated population in 2014: 31,335 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cook Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Morristown
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- Morristown lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<5> to the east of Rutledge.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 30,275 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morristown have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Morristown
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morristown<7>
- Dyers Ferry
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- Dyers Ferry lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<5> to the south of Rutledge.
- Estimated population in 2014: 16,839 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dyers Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jefferson City
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- Jefferson City lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<5> to the south of Rutledge.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,234 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jefferson City<7>
- Oakland
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- Oakland lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<5> to the south of Rutledge.
- Estimated population in 2014: 7,316 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakland have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Dandridge
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- Dandridge lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<5> to the south of Rutledge.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,182 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dandridge have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Dandridge
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dandridge<7>
- Bean Station
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bean Station
- Bean Station lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<5> to the east of Rutledge.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,134 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bean Station<7>
- Beans
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- Beans lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<5> to the northeast of Rutledge.
- Estimated population in 2014: 3,084 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beans have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Bright ‑ Historic
- Monte Vista Estates
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- Monte Vista Estates lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<5> to the southeast of Rutledge.
- Estimated population in 2014: 2,860 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monte Vista Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Rutledge. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Rutledge.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Rutledge. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Rutledge.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Rutledge. See our Newspapers Page for Rutledge.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Rutledge ...
Looking for more information about Rutledge? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Rutledge, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Rutledge.
Adding Rutledge to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Rutledge in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Rutledge was on a map titled Map of Tennessee (from Rand McNally, 1888).
We also found Rutledge in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Rutledge.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Rutledge. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Tennessee's counties, including Grainger, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Rutledge. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Rutledge - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as Rutledge). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Rutledge or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Rutledge) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Rutledge. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from RutledgeOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Rutledge. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.2804, Longitude: -83.5170 |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |