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Events, Hiking, Performances, Teas & Talks on the scenic Cumberland Plateau

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.

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  • Third Saturday Hike w/Randy Hedgepath

    Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

    Join the Friends of Rugby State Natural Area for a free guided hike each month on the third Saturday. Fall into winter is a great time to go hiking…fewer then…

  • Christmas at Rugby & Holiday Dinner

    Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

    On the first two Saturdays in December, the historic settlement of Rugby, Tennessee, will come alive with Christmas spirit and celebrate the holidays as if it were still 1880, the…

  • Mike McGill’s Christmas Spectacular

    Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

    Mike McGill returns to the Johnson Theatre stage in the Rugby Visitor Centre on December 13 at 8 pm Eastern. This is a free event that is open to the…

  • Trail Building Workshop, CANCELLED

    Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

    For today only (Friday, Dec. 19) this workshop is now cancelled on account of high winds. Saturday's session is still on. Join Travis Bow, Stewardship Ecologist for the state Division of…

  • Trail Building Workshop

    Trail Building Workshop
    Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

    Join Travis Bow, Stewardship Ecologist for the state Division of Natural Areas, to help work on trails in the Rugby State Natural Area. He'll supply tools & expertise, but wear boots…

  • Dashing Through the Snow

    Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

    Welcome to the Snowflake Inn in Tinsel, Texas, where it is Christmas 365 days a year! Written by Jones, Hope, Wooten, "Dashing Through the Snow," follows the chaos and antics…

  • New Year’s Eve Cabaret SOLD OUT

    Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

    Sorry but this event is now SOLD OUT. See all you lucky reservation holders Dec. 31 by 7 p.m. Eastern in Rugby! Actors Co-op & Friends: New Year’s Eve Cabaret…

  • New Year’s Day Hike

    Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

    Join Friends of the Rugby State Natural Area for a little hike to welcome in 2026. We'll start at 11 a.m. Eastern (10 Central) to be fresh from the previous…

  • Trail Workshop

    Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

    Meet at 2:00 p.m. Eastern at the Visitor Centre. We’ll be clearing obstructions out of the Laurel Branch Trail and finishing up trail clearing following major sawing of fallen trees…

  • Chili Cook-Off & Auction, Taste or Enter, Feb. 7

    Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United States

    Rugby's Fourth Annual Chili Cook-Off seeks tasters to vote on their favorites, and 20 entrants to bring a crock pot with your unique take on this tasty winter dish! PLEASE…

  • Trail Cleanup Workshop Day

    Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

    Join the Friends of the Rugby State Natural Area for a fresh look at the Allerton Ridge Trail where we'll mostly be clearing up any newly fallen limbs and checking…