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.
Events
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Benefit Wine Tasting, SOLD OUT
Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United StatesSorry but this event has now SOLD OUT. Join us for another special charity wine tasting hosted by certified Sommelier Justin Branim, spotlighting the remarkable range of Spain’s most celebrated wines! Journey through the heart of Spain as we pour standout selections from iconic regions: the bold, age-worthy Tempranillo of Rioja, the earthy and full-bodied…
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Book Launch: Appalachian Poetry
Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesMark your calendars and come celebrate with the Dandelion Scribes! Our book launch will be hosted by Historic Rugby Aug. 15 at the Rebecca Johnson Theatre (located in the Visitor Center at 1331 Rugby Pkwy., Rugby). The event begins at 7 p.m. EDT. We will present a poetry reading featuring the anthology contributors, offer refreshments,…
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British Car Show & Tea Table Setting Contest
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesBritish automobiles will converge on Rugby in all classes for this 15th annual admiration of U.K. motoring. It's free and a great family experience. See everything from MGs to Rolls Royces, Minis, Morrises and lots in between. Spectator admission is free. Got a British car or motorbike? You can enter it HERE just click. A…
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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 is there. All ages! Takes about one hour on the route used. Play or just watch as the game proceeds west, then east. We yell…
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Muses & Magicians variety show
Gazebo on Rugby Parkway 1343 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesCome to the gazebo at Historic Rugby and amuse yourself with Muses & Magicians – a variety show featuring live music, dance, and spoken word performances. Showtime is 7 p.m. EDT. Featuring local musical artists: Gerald Hanwright, Annie Motto, Stephen Phillips & the dancing dithyrambler. With special guest for Aug. 29, Kara Kemp, story teller,…
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Grill Rugby
Uffington House 1728 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States2026 marks the seventh annual “Grill Rugby: Dinner on the Lawn.” This evening of food and festivities on the lawn at picturesque Uffington House in Rugby is scheduled for one night only, Saturday September 5, on the long Labor Day weekend. Dress cool & casual as you like if that appeals! It features an all-inclusive…
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Rugby Weave: Basket-making workshop Sept. 11-12
Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United StatesJoin us Sept. 11-12 for two days of creativity, community, and beautiful woven projects! Whether you're a seasoned weaver or picking up your first reed, The Rugby Weave is just right for you. As you arrive in the village of Historic Rugby, and attend workshops in Hester Hall, you’ll be surrounded by the incredible natural and historic…
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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 is there. All ages! Takes about one hour on the route used. Play or just watch as the game proceeds west, then east. We yell…
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Bloom Stage: Golden Hour
Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesBloom Stage: Golden Hour invites you to Historic Rugby on Saturday, September 12 at 7 pm EDT for an intimate evening of storytelling, music, poetry, and visual art inspired by the many interpretations of “golden hour.” From the warmth of a sunset to life’s seasons of wisdom, transition, gratitude, and possibility, each artist will offer…
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WCTE-PBS Benefit Afternoon Tea
Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United StatesJoin this extravagant fundraiser for Cookeville-based WCTE-TV the area PBS affiliate. You can sip on tea, snack on sandwiches & scones, socialize and enjoy live entertainment. 100% of the proceeds directly support WCTE! Reservations are HERE so act quickly as space is limited. Event being held in Hester Hall, Historic Rugby's events center. Stay afterward…
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Cemetery Lantern Tour Sept. 19
Laurel Dale Cemetery Laurel Dale Cemetery Road, Rugby, TN, United StatesOnce a year this event shares more of Rugby's true stories about real people of the past than any other. Hear in their own words from letters, diaries & other accounts what brought 10 settlers to Rugby and what their ultimate fate was. Some met tragic ends. Others had long, interesting lives. All are buried…
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Kara’s Wellness Weekend: Fall Harvest, Sept. 24-27
Presented by Kara Kemp Coaching Fall Harvest offers a time to pause, reflect, and honor the year you’ve lived while clearing space for what’s ahead. This Wellness Weekend blends creativity, movement, and reflective practices to support grounding, confidence, and meaningful closure. Through intentional exploration and time in nature, participants leave with practical tools to move…