Top New Year's Eve Events and Parties in Chattanooga
End the year with unforgettable celebrations! Discover the best ways to ring in the New Year in Chattanooga, the Scenic City.
NYE: Party on the Bluff
Hunter Museum of American Art
Dec. 31, 9:00pm-1:00am
Experience an extraordinary evening at the Hunter Museum of American Art's annual New Year's Eve Party on the Bluff. Dance the night away with DJ Sound Force amid stunning Scenic City views.
Chattanoogan Hotel's New Year's Celebration
Hotel Ballroom
Dec. 31, 7:00pm-1:00am
Celebrate with an elegant multi-course dinner in the festively decorated ballroom, live entertainment by The Power Players, and a midnight champagne toast. Dinner and party tickets: $115/person. Overnight package for couples starts at $485, including dinner, party, deluxe accommodations, New Year's Day breakfast, taxes, and fees. Reception at 7pm, dinner at 8pm.
New Year's Rockin' Eve Party
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Dec. 31, 7:30pm-1:00am
Dance into the New Year at the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo with classic rock, Motown, and soul by The Beaters. Enjoy games, delicious food, and festive vibes.
New Year's on the River
Chattanooga Riverboat Co.'s Southern Belle
Dec. 31, 9:00pm-1:00am
Cruise the Tennessee River on the historic Southern Belle with DJ music, prime rib and Chicken Wisconsin, party favors, and a midnight champagne toast with souvenir glasses. Watch NYE festivities on TV at the third-deck bar.
New Year's Early Bird Cruise
Chattanooga Riverboat Co.'s Southern Belle
Dec. 31, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Perfect for early celebrators: Enjoy a prime rib and Chicken Wisconsin buffet with live DJ music, avoiding late nights and crowds.
New Year's Dinner Train
Tennessee Valley Railroad
Dec. 31, 5:00pm-7:00pm & 8:00pm-10:00pm
Board the Tennessee Valley Railroad from Grand Junction Station for a three-course dinner in a stunning 1924 dining car, touring Chattanooga's tracks.
New Year’s at Noon
Creative Discovery Museum
Dec. 31, 10:00am-4:00pm
Family-friendly fun: Craft noisemakers, enjoy live music, parade, and toast with apple juice at noon.
Disco Wonderland New Year's Eve Party
Dwell Hotel
Dec. 31, 7pm-1am
Dance the night away at Dwell Hotel with unlimited champagne, delicious food, and a midnight surprise.
New Year's Eve at The Pint ft. Nick Lutsko
The Honest Pint
Dec. 31, 9:30pm
Local talents Nick Lutsko and Genki Genki Panic perform with giant puppets, spooky surf rock, and free midnight champagne.
New Years at The Palms
The Palms at Hamilton
Dec. 31, 8pm-3am
Enjoy dinner, dancing, party favors, and champagne.
New Year's Eve at Puckett’s Chattanooga
Puckett’s Chattanooga Restaurant
Dec. 31, 9pm-12am
Three-course dinner, live music by The Embellishers (Troy Underwood & Gary Hermstreet), and champagne toast for $50/person. Dinner seating at 9pm, music at 10:30pm.
New Year's Eve Block Party Downtown in the new "West Village" Area
Downtown: between MLK & 7th on Chestnut and Pine Street
Dec. 31, 6pm-12:30am
Live music, food trucks, face painting, kids' ball drop, street entertainers next to The Westin Chattanooga.
Westin Hotel New Year's Gala
The Westin Chattanooga
Dec. 31, 6:00pm-1:00am
New York-style gala with live bands, dinner, cocktails, laser light show, and midnight ball drop under the stars.
The Comedy Catch presents Spanky Brown
The Comedy Catch
Dec. 31, 7:30pm & 10:00pm
Laugh into the New Year with versatile comedian Spanky Brown. Early show at 7:30pm or late at 10pm with champagne toast, party favors, and DJ.
The Velcro Pygmies
Revelry Room
Dec. 31, 9:00pm (doors 8pm)
Celebrate with The Velcro Pygmies – more than a band, a way of life!
New Year's Eve Hotel Deals
Chattanoogan Hotel’s New Year’s Eve Celebration Package
- Overnight accommodations
- Admission for two to the New Year’s Eve party
- New Year’s Day breakfast buffet for two
- Overnight valet parking
Note: Events featured are from New Year's Eve 2017/2018. For current listings, check local calendars and venues.
