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

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 year the town was settled. The living Victorian-era village will bustle with caroling, holiday shopping and much more. Highlights of the Victorian Christmas celebration include…

“A 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol” in Historic Rugby presented by Murfreesboro Little Theatre Step back in time to the golden age of radio this holiday season! On December 21, Murfreesboro Little Theatre (MLT), Rutherford County’s oldest community theatre, will bring a heartwarming twist on Charles Dickens' classic tale with A 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol to the…

Ring in the New Year with a toe-tappin', knee-slappin' celebration at The Grand Ole Rugby Cabaret! This New Year's Eve, join us at Rugby’s Rebecca Johnson Theatre at 7 p.m. for a down-home night of classic country tunes, humor, and heartwarming Americana. Featuring Actors’ Co-op singers and storytellers, the show brings a taste of the…

Start 2025 off right with a scenic hike on a few of Rugby's little trails. We'll traverse the Massengale Trail, Allerton Ridge Trail, the Historic Trail & the Laurel Branch Trail, starting at 10 a.m. from the Rugby Visitor Centre. Be prepared for the possibility of cold weather and dress accordingly. Rugby's already had at…

Rugby State Natural Area friends and trail volunteers: The work for this date (Jan. 4) has now been cancelled because of predicted bone-chilling weather.   Travis Bow, our stewardship ecologist for the newly created Upper Cumberland District of State Natural Areas, has been rerouting sections of Kellogg’s Loop in preparation for rebuilding Little Creek Bridge.…

Rugby State Natural Area friends and trail volunteers:   This event has been cancelled for this date due to impending wet & cold weather. Travis Bow, our stewardship ecologist for the newly created Upper Cumberland District of State Natural Areas, has been rerouting sections of Kellogg’s Loop in preparation for rebuilding Little Creek Bridge. There…

Rugby State Natural Area friends and trail volunteers:   Travis Bow, our stewardship ecologist for the newly created Upper Cumberland District of State Natural Areas, has been rerouting sections of Kellogg’s Loop in preparation for rebuilding Little Creek Bridge. There are opportunities for volunteer work in trail clearing, invasive plant removal, applying paint blazes to…

Rugby's Third 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 register soon if you plan to attend so we can have an accurate count.  Tasting Tickets at door go up to $20. As an added…

Join Olivia Immitt & five others for a Valentine's Day event of poetry and musical performances by area artists at Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre in its Rebecca Johnson Theatre. Tickets are at the door $15, cash only. Other performers include Sam Tapley, Carole Brown, Stephen Phillips, Dandelion Scribes & Cheyanne Leonardo. A unique evening on…

Rugby State Natural Area friends and trail volunteers: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED ON ACCOUNT OF WEATHER CONDITIONS. Watch for a rescheduling for a later date. Thanks for your interest.   Travis Bow, our stewardship ecologist for the newly created Upper Cumberland District of State Natural Areas, has been rerouting sections of Kellogg’s Loop in…