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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.

Green house with white picket fence.
  • Wellness Weekend: Story

    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…

  • ‘Paint & Sip’ Art Class

    ‘Paint & Sip’ Art Class
    Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United States

    What could be more fun than joining a small group for a painting class while enjoying a glass of wine? Maybe having it in beautiful Historic Rugby’s Hester Hall! Artist…

  • ‘Paint & Sip’ Art Class

    ‘Paint & Sip’ Art Class
    Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United States

    What could be more fun than joining a small group for a painting class while enjoying a glass of wine? Maybe having it in beautiful Historic Rugby’s Hester Hall! Artist…

  • Tea Table Setting Contest Entry

    Uffington House 1728 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

    Viewing and voting are FREE. To enter a table setting, please read below and click HERE for the $10 entrance fee and sign-up. Theme:  Open Creativity - All ages welcome Judging:…

  • Grill Rugby, Sat. & Sun.

    Uffington House 1728 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

    2025 marks the sixth annual “Grill Rugby: Dinner on the Lawn.” This evening of food and festivities on the lawn at picturesque Uffington House in Rugby is scheduled for two…

  • Afternoon Rugby Tea, WCTE PBS Benefit

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

    There’s something magical about Historic Rugby—a village frozen in time, where cobblestone paths lead to 19th-century charm, and the air feels just a little lighter under the canopy of Appalachian…

  • Bloom Stage: SAVOR Storytelling Show

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

    The Bloom Stage and Poetry in the Boro Return Multi-Genre Storytelling Show to Historic Rugby The Bloom Stage, in collaboration with Friendly City Books, is delighted to announce a special…

  • Third Saturday Hike w/Jalen Prather

    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. Early autumn is a great time to hike as temperatures moderate. …

  • ‘Paint & Sip’ Art Class

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

    What could be more fun than joining a small group for a painting class while enjoying a glass of wine? Maybe having it in beautiful Historic Rugby’s Hester Hall! Artist…

  • Wellness Weekend: Harvest

    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…