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Secretary of State Tre Hargett and Rutherford County legislators presented a $2,500 check to Rutherford County Archives Thursday

The grant was awarded through the Tennessee State Library and Archives. “This grant provides Rutherford County archivists supplies necessary to properly preserve the county’s history. I appreciate the Rutherford County delegation’s support for this grant," said Secretary Hargett. Learn More.

Welcome to the Rutherford County Archives website. We are your source for issues dealing with permanent government records in Rutherford County, as well as local history and genealogy. The Archives’ staff can assist you with researching county government records, genealogy requests, historical property information, class assignments, and so much more! Please come by, give us a call or drop us an email. We are handicapped accessible. We look forward to seeing you! Please take a moment to read our research policy. All links from this website are provided for your research convenience and are not maintained by Rutherford County Archives.

Mission Statement

The Rutherford County Archives seeks to preserve and protect the written documents, past and present, generated by the government offices of Rutherford County, TN. The county records preserved at the archive include judicial proceedings, tax documents, and administrative records. The preservation of most of these records is required by law and serves to protect the rights of citizens. The Rutherford County Archives seeks to make these documents accessible to government agencies, the people of Rutherford County, and the public at large.