Calamity’s Coffee

10/02/2026

We’re going quiet for a little while.

We LOVE interacting with you all, and social media has been such a beautiful way to connect with our community. But sometimes, something that brings us together can also become a little too much.

In honor of World Mental Health Day (October 10th), Calamitys is taking a break from social media for the next week and a half. During this time, we’re choosing to prioritize face to face connection over phones and keyboards. We believe something pretty special happens when humans sit together in the same room. We slow down. We listen. We laugh. We become a little kinder to one another.

Social media brings people together. But as our shop proves, the best part of community: people also bring people together. So for the next little while, we’ll be choosing more conversations and more moments that don’t need to be posted to matter.

Calamitys will always stand behind one simple belief: Kindness fuels dreams.

We’ll post again soon, friends. Until then, stop by, checkout our calendar of events, our community board, and enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or magic water. Tell us how you’re doing, invite people, or enjoy a cozy corner. Let’s all take a moment to enjoy this incredible weather! ❤️

09/30/2026

Local celebrity, Levi Kreis came in personally to drop off flyers for his concert at the Princess Theatre in Harriman on November 27th and 29th. It is such an honor to have a Tony Award–winning actor, playwright, and musician in our shop! 🥰🎶

09/30/2026

When we asked local artists to submit these beautiful works based on Oak Ridge theme, we always knew they would be auctioned off. The time has come! It’s honestly, a bittersweet. They have become a staple of the shop and we will miss them, but it is time for us to give new artists an opportunity to shine. 50% of the proceeds go to the artist and the other half to a nonprofit of their choosing. RSVP is required due to limited seating. Visit our website or events page for details.

This event is hosted Splatter Oak Ridge and light snacks will be provided by Barriga Llena - Oak Ridge, TN

09/29/2026

Truly heartbreaking news! Another small business…😭😭😭

Pups and Pals,

For the last 2.5 years, we have been able to serve the community and create a space where people can come together. We were given the opportunity to pour our hearts into a business we loved for people and dogs we loved. We have met hundreds of new friends and given thousands back to deserving organizations in the community. Some of our closest friends started as park regulars.

Unfortunately, this does not seem to be the right time for Hops & Hounds. Being a small business is no easy feat and being one in Oak Ridge has its own set of challenges. Not to mention completely outdoor based. To be completely upfront, we are out of funds. We have given everything we have to this business because we absolutely believe in it, but logistically and financially, we are unable to continue. Our last day of operations will be Sunday, November 22nd.

I know there are a lot of questions about next steps, purchased memberships, etc, and I promise I will get you answers (in a later post), but for the next couple days, I will not be online. We are absolutely devastated and heartbroken to make this decision and I just need a couple days to sit with the loss before tackling the next part of this process. We will open as usual on Thursday and will continue with any events or plans already made.

I cannot give enough gratitude to our family, staff, and our regulars who have also given money, time, effort, and love to this space. Thank you for the honor of serving you for the last couple years and hope to see you soon. 🐾🍻❤️

09/29/2026

It’s National Coffee Day! We thought we’d take this as an opportunity to explain why our pictures aren’t perfect. They might be a little grainy, they might have some interesting art, and the lighting isn’t always perfect. But, they’re REAL. No AI, no touch ups. Here’s the thing about being human: we’re not perfect, or shiny, and we don’t pull from algorithms. Calamitys is passionate about tailoring drinks to you, and to supporting the community; that can’t be done artificially.

We use Canva to create some flyers, but we put time into our posts. In the coming months, our commitment to supporting local will grow. Keep an eye out for new collaborations. ❤️ As you know, handcrafted products do take a little more time to produce. Ultimately, AI does not capture our community’s strengths, our flaws, our commitment to each other. Oak Ridge (and its surrounds) is beautiful and we are proud to post all of its perfect imperfections.

09/29/2026

Our favorite breakfast duo will be back on Friday!

🌟𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐔𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊:

▶𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 at ’s Coffee serving up breakfast burritos and biscuits -n- sausage gravy starting at 8AM - sold out. Get there before 9:30 to secure your breakfast or pre-order online through our FB page!

▶𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 & 𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 at & Hounds for dinner. This beautiful dish is making a come back: Mojo Pork - bright, citrusy, garlicky goodness served with arroz congri, sweet plantains, and crispy garlic toast. We will be there 5pm-7pm both days.

09/28/2026

Bring on the sweet treats (no tricks here)! The Calamity’s team (namely Cristina) have created barista magic for this month! Celebrate October with one of your favorite candies…in drink form!

09/26/2026

The mystery of mug creator has been solved! Introducing Bryan Wilkerson, Roane State educator, and ceramics extraordinaire! Visit the comments section for a link to his website. Facebook is now requiring we pay $50 a month for links in the description!

09/25/2026

Letter from the owner…
If you know me, you know that customer service is a top priority for me as a business owner. Because I value kindness and transparency in the workplace, car dealerships aren’t often a place I look forward to frequenting. But, Derrek at Grayson Subaru made the process of car shopping enjoyable…and, he had amazing shoes!

Why am I posting this on Calamitys social media? In all professions, there are people who truly shine. Derrek showed kindness, patience and a sense of humor during this often frustrating process. He is a good human. In a world full of complaints, I feel honored to be able to use a larger platform to showcase the good in people. This is not a shout out to Subaru but an opportunity to make a good person feel seen.

You never know who you might impact when you’re at work. Thank you, Derrek. Keep that smile, and get some lunch already!

09/24/2026

Check out these amazing mugs!!! Did you know that if you use your own cup (or one of our for here mugs), you save 10 cents?