Join Rugby State Natural Area volunteers in helping with trail maintenance and removal of invasive plants along one of Rugby's RSNA trails. Volunteers invited for this National Public Lands Day activity! Wear sturdy shoes and bring garden gloves, your favorite clipper & bug spray. Friends of the RSNA and all others who use our trails…

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 vendors, most likely a food truck, tours of the historic buildings and other festivities. Bring the whole family for…

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…

Join Jason Miller, 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 at…

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!…