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.
Events
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Kara’s Wellness Weekend: Summer Story, July 16-19
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesPresented by Kara Kemp Coaching Summer Story invites both new and experienced writers—and anyone curious about personal storytelling—into a creative, restorative weekend. Through guided journaling, storytelling prompts, movement, and nature-based…
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Rugby Cornet Band free concert
Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesThe historic Rugby Cornet Band will perform a patriotic concert on Sunday, July 19 at 3 pm EDT/2 pm CDT in the Rebecca Johnson Theatre inside the Rugby visitor centre.…
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‘Sordid Lives’ Play, Plateau Players
Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesThis riotously funny dark comedy is a cult classic, following a wonderfully dysfunctional Texas family navigating scandal, secrets and the aftermath of a spectacularly undignified death. The laughs don't let…
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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…
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‘Sordid Lives’ Play, Plateau Players
Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesThis riotously funny dark comedy is a cult classic, following a wonderfully dysfunctional Texas family navigating scandal, secrets and the aftermath of a spectacularly undignified death. The laughs don't let…
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‘Sordid Lives’ Play, Plateau Players
Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesThis riotously funny dark comedy is a cult classic, following a wonderfully dysfunctional Texas family navigating scandal, secrets and the aftermath of a spectacularly undignified death. The laughs don't let up. Presented by the Plateau Players. Tickets are available now at this LINK(opens in new tab).
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Archaeology Program at Kellogg’s Crack
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesSomething new for this year: the Tennessee Division of Archaeology will do a hands-on program to catalog any archaeological materials at the small, disturbed area near the rock face at Kellogg's Crack and then work to reclaim the area to a more natural appearance. "In our experience this has discouraged future disturbance," said Travis Bow,…
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Benefit Indoor Yard Sale
Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United StatesOur benefit yard sale returns to air-conditioned Hester Hall Aug. 7-8 for the third year. It's "Off 127" but the same weekend as that big one. For now, we're asking everyone with items to donate to begin gathering them together & starting Monday (July 20) we'll have a place to bring them. Suggested donations include…
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Benefit Indoor Yard Sale
Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United StatesOur benefit yard sale returns to air-conditioned Hester Hall Aug. 7-8 for the third year. It's "Off 127" but the same weekend as that big one. For now, we're asking everyone with items to donate to begin gathering them together & starting Monday (July 20) we'll have a place to bring them. Suggested donations include…
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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…
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Benefit Wine Tasting, SOLD OUT
Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United StatesSorry but this event has now SOLD OUT. Join us for another special charity wine tasting hosted by certified Sommelier Justin Branim, spotlighting the remarkable range of Spain’s most celebrated wines! Journey through the heart of Spain as we pour standout selections from iconic regions: the bold, age-worthy Tempranillo of Rioja, the earthy and full-bodied…
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Book Launch: Appalachian Poetry
Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesMark your calendars and come celebrate with the Dandelion Scribes! Our book launch will be hosted by Historic Rugby Aug. 15 at the Rebecca Johnson Theatre (located in the Visitor Center at 1331 Rugby Pkwy., Rugby). The event begins at 7 p.m. EDT. We will present a poetry reading featuring the anthology contributors, offer refreshments,…