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.
Kellogg’s Loop Trail Work Days
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesRugby 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…
Chili Cook-Off & Auction, Taste or Enter, Feb. 8
Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United StatesRugby'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…
“Love Echoes” Valentine’s Poetry & Music
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesJoin 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…
Kellogg’s Loop Trail Work CANCELLED
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesRugby 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…
“still,” Bloom Stage multi-genre show
Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesThis multi-genre art show explores the interplay between stillness, movement, flow and stagnation: the transitions that define our seasons of life. From the quiet introspection of winter -- literal or metaphorical -- to the moments when we emerge and move forward, this show invites reflection on the rhythms of time, change and transformation. FREE with…
Play: The Wild Women of Winedale
Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesMurfreesboro Little Theatre presents in Rugby: The Wild Women of Winedale This is a heartwarming and hilarious play that celebrates the untamed spirit of friendship and resilience. Set in the quirky small town of Winedale, the story follows a group of bold, unapologetic women navigating life’s challenges with humor, wit and an unshakable bond. As…
Opening Day Road Bowl Tournament & Hike w/Jackie or Stephen
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesHistoric Rugby reopens for 2025 with a special day of activities including a Road Bowling Tournament (sign-in Noon-12:30 Eastern at the NEW HARROW ROAD PUBLIC HOUSE, site of former Cafe) and guided hikes starting 10 a.m. Eastern at the Visitor Centre (no registration required), one led by Jackie Broeker with early spring wildflowers in evidence,…
Irish Road Bowling on Rugby Parkway
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesEnjoy 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 is there. All ages! Takes about one hour on the route used. Play or just watch as the game proceeds west, then east. We yell…
Irish Road Bowling on Rugby Parkway
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesEnjoy 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 is there. All ages! Takes about one hour on the route used. Play or just watch as the game proceeds west, then east. We yell…
Third Saturday Hike
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesJoin 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 REGISTRATION REQUIRED. These free guided hikes are scheduled for the third Saturday of each month and start from the Historic Rugby Visitor Centre Porch (1331…
Wellness Weekend: Bloom
Set in the serene, Victorian village of Historic Rugby, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, these immersive weekends offer a peaceful immersive retreat. Enjoy a balance of communal time and private spaces, with mornings dedicated to creative activities, afternoons for exploration and reflection, and evenings focused…
Irish Road Bowling on Rugby Parkway
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesEnjoy 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 is there. All ages! Takes about one hour on the route used. Play or just watch as the game proceeds west, then east. We yell…