Outdoor Events, Hiking, Performances, Teas & Talks on the scenic Cumberland Plateau
Historic Rugby hosts a series of hikes, outdoor events, performances, teas, galas, lectures and other events. Find your niche of interest below! Our schedule (all times Eastern) is below but subject to updates, so check back often.


Tom Howell Memorial Spirea Pull
To celebrate State Natural Areas Week and honor the late Tom Howell‘s dedication to Rugby State Natural Area stewardship, please pitch in for an hour of so to remove invasive Japanese spirea &…
Irish Road Bowling on Rugby Parkway
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TNEnjoy a FREE outdoor participant/spectator game of Irish Road Bowling right in the middle of Rugby on slightly traveled Rugby Parkway. Teams form as the game starts, depending on who…
Fashion Show & Afternoon Tea
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TNLast year's Victorian Fashion Show (a first) proved so popular we're doing it again! Registration details ($40 per person) are available HERE. The show in the Rebecca Johnson Theatre inside…
3rd Saturday Hike w/Lisa Huff
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TNJoin the Friends of Rugby State Natural Area for a free guided hike each month on the third Saturday. Winter into spring are great times to go hiking…no bugs! NO…
Author William Paul Young Speaks
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TNMark your calendar now for April 15 as our friend William Paul Young, author of worldwide bestseller THE SHACK speaks in Rugby, Tennessee AGAIN! Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE and a…
Irish Road Bowling on Rugby Parkway
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TNEnjoy a FREE outdoor participant/spectator game of Irish Road Bowling right in the middle of Rugby on slightly traveled Rugby Parkway. Teams form as the game starts, depending on who…
Irish Road Bowling on Rugby Parkway
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TNEnjoy a FREE outdoor participant/spectator game of Irish Road Bowling right in the middle of Rugby on slightly traveled Rugby Parkway. Teams form as the game starts, depending on who…
British Festival & Queen’s Tea
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TNBritish Festival has become an annual May event for Historic Rugby. Look for vendors, a likely food truck, tours of the historic buildings and more. The festival continues Sunday. Details…
British Festival
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TNBritish Festival has become an annual May event for Historic Rugby. Look for vendors, a likely food truck, tours of the historic buildings and more. The festival continues Sunday. Details…
Third Saturday Hike w/Jackie Broeker
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TNJoin the Friends of Rugby State Natural Area for a free guided hike each month on the third Saturday. Winter into spring are great times to go hiking…no bugs! NO…
Irish Road Bowling on Rugby Parkway
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TNEnjoy a FREE outdoor participant/spectator game of Irish Road Bowling right in the middle of Rugby on slightly traveled Rugby Parkway. Teams form as the game starts, depending on who…
Irish Road Bowling on Rugby Parkway
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TNEnjoy a FREE outdoor participant/spectator game of Irish Road Bowling right in the middle of Rugby on slightly traveled Rugby Parkway. Teams form as the game starts, depending on who…