Hops & Hounds

06/23/2026

Y'all, Jack went from being an abandoned lil stray picked up by MoCo Mutts Rescue Center to a billboard ✨star✨! We're super excited to have these around town! Our little hidden oasis needs a little bit of visibility and what better mascot! Let us know if you see him out and about! Hope everyone is having a great start to the week and we'll see you Thursday! 🩷🐾🍻

06/22/2026

Huge thank you to the Chamber of Commerce and to April with Windrock Shooting Range & Training Center for the nomination!! We’re so honored and hope to continue to serve our community ❤️🐾

🎉🐾 Congratulations to Hops & Hounds , our June Small Business of the Month! 🐾🎉

Hops & Hounds has become much more than Oak Ridge's favorite dog park and beer garden—it's a gathering place that brings people together while making a meaningful impact throughout our community.

Hops & Hounds is being recognized for its dedication to supporting local animal welfare organizations through adoption events, fundraisers, and community partnerships. In 2025 alone, their efforts helped generate nearly $10,000 for area shelters and rescue groups while connecting countless pets with loving homes.

Beyond their support of local rescues, owners Maggie and Bela continue to champion fellow small businesses, creating opportunities for collaboration and community engagement throughout the year.

Thank you for your generosity, community spirit, and commitment to making Oak Ridge a better place for both people and pets.

A special thank-you to Enrichment Federal Credit Union, sponsor of this award, for helping us recognize and celebrate the businesses that make our community stronger.

🌟 Know a small business that goes above and beyond for Oak Ridge? Nominations for future recognitions are always welcome!

Review the eligibility criteria and submit your nomination here:
http://app.associationsphere.com/r74y39

06/22/2026

Whew! Us after this weekend! Thank you to everyone who came out for our trivia, after party, and Father’s Day tie trade! It’s been so wonderful to see so many of you! Bad news is that we will be closed until Thursday, but the good news is that we will be kicking off Thursday with our first Thursday Game Night! We have several board games to share, but always feel free to bring your own. This is a great opportunity to play with old friends, or make some new ones! Comment below what game you would like to see and respond to others’ comments if that’s something you’re interested in too! Let’s have some fun and we will see you Thursday! 🐾🍻🤷🏼‍♀️

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the dad’s out there! In honor of Father’s Day, if you bring a gently used tie, we’ll give you a $5 20oz draft beer! These ties will then be donated to Care Cuts, who provide resources to the homeless population, including job assistance. It’s going to be a hot one so we’ll still have our beer slushies ready to go. Come spend Sunday Funday with us!

06/20/2026

Today’s the day for our Lavender Festival After-Party! I hope everyone has had a chance to stop by the Lavender Festival in Jackson Square. We’re ready to give you the ultimate after party! We’re open at 2, but we’ll have vendors starting at 6pm. We have a lemon lavender sour from Tri-Hop Brewery, blueberry lavender lemonade slush puppy, hibiscus lavender hard ginger beer, and non-alcoholic peach lavender kombucha from Frog Juice Kombucha! Barriga Llena - Oak Ridge, TN has some incredible Mediterranean flavors on deck and their gyro is AMAZING!

We also have Double Shot Of Whiskey joining us at 7! This duo is SO FUN!! If you haven’t seen them, you’re going to want to hang out for this.

This is going to be a great day!! 🐾🍻💜u

06/19/2026

Happy Friday!! Who is ready to hear about some more awesome vendors??

First up, we have Katie Linx! If you have been thinking about some permanent jewelry, this is a great opportunity to come check her out!

Next is Blossom's Beauty ! Jenny makes and sells all natural bath products including dog soap, soaps, sugar scrubs, body butter, bath teas, beard balm, and perfume roll ons. Her stuff smells SO good!

Finally, we have Julia Lee's Boutique . This is local small business has been here about 7 months now! They do a ton of interactive DIY bars at events and are also a women’s boutique. They do a fundraiser yearly for a local cancer patient or cancer facility in October to give back in honor of Ashley's grandmother, Julia Lee, who passed in 1997 from cancer and also in honor of her own mom who underwent a bilateral mastectomy 3 1/2 years ago. This is the big reason why they opened to help women find a safe place to find clothing after going through or while going through treatments and surgery. How cool!

We had some cancellations so it is NOT too late to snag a vendor spot. Can't wait to see you!!

https://events.humanitix.com/lavender-festival-after-party-2026/tickets

06/19/2026

USA USA USA! The US is playing Australia and we are open! $4 American Rebel Lights and lots of great beer on draft, including the return of our Tr-IPA! Dont forget, Dad Joke Trivia at 6:30! Bring your punniest friends to this creative version of trivia. Check back later for a final bonus round clue 😉Cheers! 🐾❤️🍻🇺🇸

06/18/2026

You might see a bit of a mess at the park, but it’s for a good reason! New floor…who dis?? Our bathrooms got a bit of a facelift from Hello Garage! They look so good and are much easier to keep looking nice! Will be open as planned today at 3 PM. A little rain isn’t gonna scare us away today. I’ll be posting our vendor highlights tonight, but don’t forget that tomorrow is Dad Joke Trivia ! We will also have the USA v Australia game playing at 3! Cheers to another good weekend! ❤️🐾🍻🇺🇸

06/17/2026

It's Hump Dayyyy! Are you guys ready to hear about a couple more awesome vendors coming on Saturday?!

First up, we have Glow and Grace Scent Co. This vendor creates handmade goodies designed to keep you feeling fresh, clean, and just a little extra ✨ From hand soap and room sprays to laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaner, mop soap, and more—she's got something for your home and your vibe!

Next we have Em's Back Porch Studio ! She's got a little bit of everything. Jewelry, upcycled items into bird feeders & bird houses, wind chimes, dog collars and jewelry for dogs. You're sure to find something you like!

We are so excited to be able to highlight some amazing local vendors. Are you or someone you know interested in coming this weekend? We still have just a few spots left! Sign up at https://events.humanitix.com/lavender-festival.../tickets

06/16/2026

Happy Tuesday everyone! Here is our upcoming schedule for the week! We’re excited to have the return of Dad Joke Trivia this Friday at 6:30! We also have our Lavender Festival After-Party on Saturday! We will have vendors and live music from Jasper Hollow! Over the next few days, we’ll be highlighting some of the vendors on site. There are still some vendor spots available so grab them while you can! Link is posted in the event page.

First up we have Quilted Legacies ! This cool vendor creates one of a kind quilted snuggle blankets for 2 and 4-legged babies made from repurposed clothes and toys. 10% of EVERY purchase supports our Service Members and First Responders, which is amazing!

Next is Sacred Infusions Apothecary . At Sacred Infusions Apothecary, every remedy is crafted by a trained herbalist with a strong foundation in pharmacology, bringing families clean, effective, trustworthy wellness. And some of those scents look amazing!

We can't wait to have you meet some amazing local vendors!