ABOUT THE EFFORT
What is PlanRutherford?
Plan Rutherford is a county-wide public planning initiative to engage residents and businesses in defining a vision for the community that will serve as a framework for the county's future.
The planning process is used to:
+ Establish a shared vision for the community.
+ Evaluate growth and development trends to
understand impacts on housing options,
land consumption, roads and utility
infrastructure, and other programs and
services.
+ Recommend policies and strategies to guide
land development and prioritize investments
into public infrastructure and services.
What is a Comprehensive Plan?
A Comprehensive Plan is a guiding document that public agencies, residents, employers, developers, and other stakeholders can use to ensure that Rutherford County grows according to a shared vision.
How long will it take?
Planning began in Spring of 2022, and was formally adopted on September 8, 2025,
How was public input used?
Through open houses, community meetings, workshops, town halls and small group meetings the county collected public input. Each phase of public engagement was used to help build on the next, to ensure feedback was validated and shapes the plan according to the shared vision of stakeholders.
Understanding Current Conditions
Setting a Vision and Expectations
Considering Alternatives Development Patterns
Defining Strategies
and Actions