Join retired state naturalist Randy Hedgepath for a saunter through trails laden with gorgeous mountain laurel blossoms in part of the Rugby State Natural Area. Meet at 10 a.m. Eastern time at the Historic Rugby Visitor Centre. No reservation needed. Bring sensible trail shoes, water, bug spray and maybe a hiking stick and your camera…

Rugby volunteers will do something special June 6 for National Trails Day. We'll have Tennessee's new state naturalist, Roger McCoy leading us on a hike into the Rugby State Natural Area. McCoy is passionate about botany and quite knowledgeable about our plants. He was director of the state Division of Natural Areas from 2012 to…

Join us for Historic Rugby's Annual Meeting of the Membership June 13 at 1 p.m. Eastern in the Rebecca Johnson Theatre. We welcome all members and even those who might like to join our non-profit that keeps Rugby alive and well. You'll hear what the organization has accomplished, and what is planned for 2026-27. Voting…

Kara Kemp’s Adult Summer Camp Reset. Re-story. Relax. June 25–28, 2026 | Historic Rugby, Tennessee Adult Summer Camp is a joyful invitation to unplug, play, and reconnect with what makes life feel lighter. Set in the serene Victorian village of Rugby and surrounded by the Big South Fork National Park, this immersive experience blends creativity,…

Presented by Kara Kemp Coaching Summer Story invites both new and experienced writers—and anyone curious about personal storytelling—into a creative, restorative weekend. Through guided journaling, storytelling prompts, movement, and nature-based reflection, participants explore their personal narratives in a supportive, grounded environment. Energy body work and time outdoors help create space for insight, expression, and renewed…

Something new for this year: the Tennessee Division of Archaeology will do a hands-on program to catalog any archaeological materials at the small, disturbed area near the rock face at Kellogg's Crack and then work to reclaim the area to a more natural appearance.  "In our experience this has discouraged future disturbance," said Travis Bow,…