Rutledge, Tennessee
Rutledge: American town in Grainger County, Tennessee
About
Rutledge is a town located in the county of Grainger in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,122 and a population density of 92 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,351 inhabitants.
The town was created 227 years ago in 1797.
Quick Facts about Rutledge
| Population : | 1,351 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Grainger County |
| Postal code : | 37861 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 865 |
| Area : | 12.16 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,017 feet / 310 meters |
| Capital city : | Rutledge is capital of Grainger County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1798 (227 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 14:25:09 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 111 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 16.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rutledge is located at 36°16'51"N 83°30'54"W (36.2809200, -83.5149000).
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Demographics
The population of Rutledge increased by 16.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,122 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,295 | 13.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,292 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,295 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,328 | 2.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,350 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,359 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,355 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,351 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,355 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,351 | -0.3% | estimation process |
People born in Rutledge (5)
People born in Rutledge, including politician Robert Taylor Jones, politician William Michael Cocke, Treasurer of the United States Harold Theodore Tate, .
List
- James Rogers Cocke (politician) he was born in 27/03/1838
- James F. Lawrence Jr. (American Marine Corps Navy Cross recipient) he was born in 01/01/1918
Schools in Rutledge
College & universities near Rutledge, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219806 | Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City (TN) | 37760 |
| 486442 | Sandra Academy of Salon Services Inc | New Tazewell (TN) | 37825-7239 |
| 221050 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown | Morristown (TN) | 37813-2094 |
| 222062 | Walters State Community College | Morristown (TN) | 37813-6899 |
| 220631 | Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate (TN) | 37752-9900 |
Post offices near Rutledge
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rutledg Post Office | Rutledge (TN) | 37861 |
| Washburn Post Office | Washburn (TN) | 37888 |
| Thorn Hill Post Office | Thorn Hill (TN) | 37881 |
| Talb Post Office | Talbott (TN) | 37877 |
| Jefferson City Post Office | Jefferson City (TN) | 37760 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Rutledge , Georgia American city in Morgan County, Georgia, USA with a population of 831 people.
- Rutledge , Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 797 people.
- Rutledge , Alabama American town in Crenshaw County, Alabama with a population of 449 people.
- Rutledge , Minnesota American city in Pine County, Minnesota with a population of 221 people.
- Rutledge , Missouri village in the United States with a population of 108 people.
Other cities in Grainger County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grainger County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bean Station | 3,134 | Town in Grainger and Hawkins counties, Tennessee, United States |
| Blaine | 1,869 | City in Grainger County, Tennessee, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rutledge distances to largest Tennessee cities
