Historic Rugby

Join Rugby State Natural Area volunteers in helping with vegetation maintenance and removal of invasive plants along one of Rugby's paved walkway sections between Uffington House and the road to Laurel Dale Cemetery. This requires little or no hiking to reach the site, and unwanted plants & shrubs can be reached from two sides. Volunteers…

RUGBY ROUNDABOUT Pedal Up in Historic Rugby and ride a Roundabout through the country back roads. Take your feet off the ground at the Historic 1880’s English Village of Rugby, Tennessee and PEDAL a Roundabout through rural country roads. Riders may PEDAL BACK from ANY designated stops to enjoy food at R M Brooks Country…

On Founder's Day we honor Rugby, TN, founder Thomas Hughes (1822-1897)  but also award someone else from recent history instrumental in propelling Historic Rugby and Hughes' now-renowned village into the present and future. There will be artists and crafters on site, wonderful food available at The Canteen, a 10:30 a.m. EDT Gentlemen's Croquet Game in…

Join the Friends of Rugby State Natural Area for a free guided hike each month on the third Saturday. This hike will be led by Tennessee State Naturalist Randy Hedgepath, who likes to call it a "saunter" because he stops often to point out fascinating natural features. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. These free guided hikes are…

Don't miss this annual festive fund-raiser for Historic Rugby. A power failure added to its romantic allure last year, but lights returned in time for a fabulous auction held every year. Included is a banquet meal, cocktails, a silent auction plus the live auction. A fancy quilt is usually the most-prized item, as it was…

Join Jason Miller, former Program Administrator for Tennessee's State Natural Areas Program, on a hike within the Rugby State Natural Area. This post-Thanksgiving hike has become a Rugby tradition. Jason is uniquely familiar with trails here and will share his knowledge of the natural environment as we go. Free and no reservation required. Just meet…

Visit Rugby’s shops to see crafts, artworks and much more. Two days, Nov. 24 & 25. The Rugby Commissary, Spirit of Red Hill, the Gallery at Historic Rugby will all be open with unique wares. Craft demonstrations and vendors will be present. The Canteen next to the Print Shop (also open) will offer soups to…

Don't miss this over-the-top way to ring out the old year! In Rugby's Rebecca Johnson Theatre witness music, singing, comedy and a rousing good time thanks to the Actors' Co-op, a group of Knoxville-based thespian-singers with Rugby ties. Details and ticketing information will be announced later. But reserve quickly as these have consistently sold out!…