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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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  • Trail Workshop

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

    Meet at 2:00 p.m. Eastern at the Visitor Centre. We’ll be clearing obstructions out of the Laurel Branch Trail and finishing up trail clearing following major sawing of fallen trees…

  • Chili Cook-Off & Auction, Taste or Enter, Feb. 7

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

    Rugby's Fourth 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…

  • Trail Cleanup Workshop Day

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

    Join the Friends of the Rugby State Natural Area for a fresh look at the Allerton Ridge Trail where we'll mostly be clearing up any newly fallen limbs and checking…

  • Italian Wine Tasting Benefit SOLD OUT

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

    Please note: This event has now SOLD OUT. Hope to see all with reservations here soon! Embark on a sensory tour of Italy’s diverse wine landscape! Led by certified Sommelier…

  • Opening Day Road Bowling Tournament

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

    Historic Rugby reopens for 2026 with a special day of activities including a Road Bowling Tournament.  Tours of the historic buildings will be offered.  Join in the fun and bring…

  • Men’s Irish Road Bowling State Tryouts

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

    A first for Rugby & for the State of Tennessee: Solo Male Tryouts for Tennessee state qualifiers in Irish Road Bowling. Winners go on to compete in Morgantown, West Virginia,…

  • Hidden Trails: Hike Rugby!

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

    Rugby volunteers will lead multiple hikes of various lengths along our 10 trails around Rugby on March 28 and 29 mornings and afternoons. Meet at the times and places below…

  • ‘A Place for All Voices’ Live Show

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

    Bloom Stage proudly announces the first show in its 2026 series, “A Place for All Voices.” Produced in both Murfreesboro and Historic Rugby, Tennessee, this show will invite audience members…

  • Hidden Trails: Hike Rugby!

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

    Rugby volunteers will lead multiple hikes of various lengths along our 10 trails around Rugby on March 29.  In the afternoon only, Travis Bow will be the leader. He's stewardship…

  • Spring Wildflower Walks in Rugby

    Spring Wildflower Walks in Rugby
    Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

    We'll walk three consecutive weekend Saturdays, April 4, 11 & 18, to see emerging spring wildflowers blooming in and around Rugby's trails. Meet the first 2 of those dates at…