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Rutledge, TN

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Population
1,411
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,017 ft
Median Home Value
$154,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$626/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,045
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Rutledge

Tucked into the scenic Richland Valley at the foot of Clinch Mountain, Rutledge serves as the quiet county seat of Grainger County. Life here moves at an easy, rural pace centered around a historic downtown courthouse and deep agricultural roots. Every July, the town comes alive for the famous Grainger County Tomato Festival, celebrating the region's prized crop with live music, crafts, and neighbors catching up. With Cherokee Lake just down the road for weekend boating and fishing, Rutledge offers peaceful East Tennessee country living with mountain views and genuine small-town charm.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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