Grab your sparkly attire and confetti — it’s time to ring in a new year. We’ve rounded up a guide to some of the best parties the Scenic City has to offer on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Family-friendly
Creative Discovery Museum
Bring the kiddos from 12 to 4 p.m. for interactive fun like snowfall in the atrium + a special apple juice toast to the new year. This event is free with museum admission.
City of Chattanooga
The official city celebration will take place in Coolidge Park, starting at 4 p.m. This evening will feature live music, vendors, performers, a kid’s celebration + a countdown to midnight.
Hamilton Skate Place
Bring the young skaters for a Kids Party from 12 to 4 p.m. where they can enjoy a balloon drop — then from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., there will be an all-ages bash on the rink. Tickets start at $8.
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Enjoy a Prelude to Midnight with a family-style dinner provided by Elsie’s Daughter, drinks, and jazz. Tickets are $130 + there’s a $75 ticket for kids or those who won’t be drinking from the open bar.
Dave & Buster’s
Starting at 4 p.m., you can head to this arcade to enjoy unlimited gameplay all night, an all-ages ginger ale toast, and a video countdown. Tickets start at $42. Bonus: The more adult-friendly celebration will begin at 9 p.m. — tickets start at $78.
Toast with some bubblies at these spots.
Photo by @elsies.daughter
For the adults and 21+ only
Unknown Caller Bar
Pop into this speakeasy-style downtown bar for its annual party featuring a DJ and champagne deals. For the all-nighters — pay a $50 cover starting at 10 p.m. to get a seat for the midnight toast + get free champagne, a goody bag, and confetti cannons.
Common House
Spend an evening at this social club for its Midnight on Mitchell, featuring DJ Kyle House, a performance from Crystalline Entertainment, a champagne tower, and canapes. This event is free to members + non-member tickets are $50.
Pax Breu Ruim
Enjoy New Year’s Jazz beginning at 10 p.m. at this free event where you’ll hear swing, bebop, ballads, and more all night long.
The Read House
Step into the Roaring ‘20s during this New Year’s Eve celebration with live music from 10-piece band Gwen Hughes and The Retro Kats + an open bar, small bites, and toast. Tickets start at $195, with an option to add a hotel room booking.
No Hard Feelings
From 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., you can stop in this Broad Street bar to ring in 2025 with DJ K2Oh! + enjoy the last offerings of the holiday menu.
Fifty Fifty Wine and Martini Bar
Head to the end of Station Street for cocktails with sponsor Privateer Rum and a countdown to midnight.
The Signal
It’s a Neon New Year at this venue where Neon Moon will perform a tribute to 1990’s country music. Early bird tickets start at $30 + doors open at 9 p.m.
Seed Theatre
This Radiance gala has a black tie dress code until midnight when it will shift to rainbow. You’ll spend the night listening to live music, eating hors d’oeuvres, drinking THC cocktails from Snapdragon Hemp + end the event with a dance party. Tickets start at $35.
The Moxy
Admission to this hotel’s annual party comes with food, a swag bag, an open bar, music, a champagne toast + a midnight surprise. Tickets start at $85. Pro tip: Inquire about the All-Nighter Party Pass when booking an overnight stay.
The party doesn’t start until you walk in.
Photo by @moxynooga
Edwin Hotel
Countdown the ball drop with scenic views from the rooftop bar Whiskey Thief. For $175, you can listen to a DJ, get two drink tickets, enjoy a dinner buffet, and more.
The Comedy Catch
Ring in 2025 by laughing with John Hastings during back-to-back performances. The 10 p.m. show includes party favors, post-show dancing, and a toast. Tickets start at $25.
Barrelhouse Ballroom
Get ready to party in the “Gold Dusted” atmosphere while listening to a Fleetwood Mac experience performed by tribute band, Tell Me Lies. Tickets are $30 in advance + $35 day of show.
The Dwell Hotel
Slumber party, anyone? Ring in the New Year with pillow fight jams, classic movies, DIY art, and more. Attendees will get complimentary valet, drinks + small bites — tickets start at $65.
Broads Lounge
Step into the throws of Old Hollywood beginning at 9 p.m. where you can enjoy a DJ, a burlesque show, cocktails, a champagne toast + prizes for best dressed. Tickets are $50.
Home Bar and Restaurant
You’ll want to keep your “Eyes Wide Shut” for this themed party. From 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., this Market Street eatery will have a masquerade where you can enjoy hors d’oeuvres + a toast at midnight. Tickets are $75.
Reagan’s Retro Bar
Keep on dancing at this Pink Pony Ball starting at 7 p.m. — your $20 ticket gets you entry to hear tunes spun by DJ Jazzy, champagne bottle deals + a retro countdown to midnight with cannons.
Mint Chattanooga
Starting at 8 p.m., you can ring in the night with a DJ, a toasting + midnight snacks from Smash & Dash.
Doc Holidays
Head to this bar and grill to listen to Out for Delivery starting at 9:30 p.m. + ring in the New Year with a free champagne toast.
Nic and Norman’s
Join the Chattanooga New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl to enjoy some of the best spots in town + an after-party with a champagne toast. Tickets start at $25.
Bar Watson
This Black and White Ball will kick off at 7 p.m. with a $20 cover. You can enjoy two party options — DJ Danz spinning tunes inside or karaoke with DJ AV in The Great Scotland Yard.
Pro tip: Keep the night going responsibly, GoCart will be offering free rides until 1:30 a.m.
Looking for ways to cure the champagne headache after? Check the spots on our brunch guide to see if they are open.
