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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.

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  • Grand Ole Rugby Cabaret

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

    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…

  • New Year’s Day Hike

    Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

    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…

  • Kellogg’s Loop Trail Work Day (CANCELLED)

    Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

    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.…

  • Kellogg’s Loop Trail Work Day CANCELLED

    Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

    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…

  • Kellogg’s Loop Trail Work Days

    Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

    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…

  • “Love Echoes” Valentine’s Poetry & Music

    Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

    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…

  • “still,” Bloom Stage show w/Bobby Taylor

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

    This 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 States

    Murfreesboro 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…

  • Third Saturday Hike

    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. Spring is a great time to go hiking as tree leafage and wildflowers emerge! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This one time we'll take an unofficial but historic trail following a bluff above the Clear Fork River dotted…

  • Wellness Weekend: Bloom

    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…

  • British Festival

    Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

    Rugby's British Festival has become an annual May event for Historic Rugby. This year it's back to a week later than last, so May 10-11 (11th being Mothers Day, so…

  • Third Saturday Hike

    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. Winter into spring are great times to go hiking…no bugs! NO…