Rutherford is a part of the Gibson County region/metro area of Tennessee. Major attractions include Big Cypress Tree State Park and Nite Lite Theatre. Each year in the fall season there is the Annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. Among the biggest companies in Rutherford are Rahms Plumbing Service and Careall Home Care Services. The biggest schools here are Rutherford Elementary School and Rutherford High School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Rutherford is Rendezvous Leather.