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.
Historic Rugby Gala, SOLD OUT
Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United States(Sorry, but this event has reached capacity. Mark your calendar for November 2025!) Don't miss this annual festive fund-raiser for Historic Rugby. Included are a banquet meal, cocktails, a silent…
Third Saturday Hike w/Holly Taylor
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. Fall into winter is a great time to go hiking…fewer then…
Thanksgiving Marketplace
Visit Rugby’s shops to see crafts, artworks and much more. Two days, Nov. 29 & 30. The Rugby Commissary, the Visitor Centre & the Gallery at Historic Rugby will all…
Thanksgiving Marketplace & Holiday Tea
Visit Rugby’s shops to see crafts, artworks and much more. Two days, Nov. 29 & 30. The Rugby Commissary, the Visitor Centre & the Gallery at Historic Rugby will all…
Christmas at Rugby & Holiday Dinner
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesOn 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 StatesMike McGill returns to the Johnson Theatre stage in the Rugby Visitor Centre on December 7 and 14 at 8 pm Eastern. This is a free event that is open…
Christmas at Rugby & Holiday Dinner
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesOn 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 StatesMike McGill returns to the Johnson Theatre stage in the Rugby Visitor Centre on December 7 and 14 at 8 pm Eastern. This is a free event that is open…
A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol
Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States“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…
Grand Ole Rugby Cabaret
Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesRing 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.…
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…
Chili Cook-Off & Auction, Taste or Enter, Jan. 11
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! As…