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.
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.…
New Year’s Day Hike
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesStart 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…
Kellogg’s Loop Trail Work Day (CANCELLED)
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesRugby 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…
Kellogg’s Loop Trail Work Day CANCELLED
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesRugby 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…
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, 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…
“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…
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…
“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…
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…
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)…
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…