23 events to kick off 2023 🍾

23 New Year’s Eve events in Chattanooga

Grab your loved ones and get ready to welcome 2023. | Photo by Cottonbro Studio via Pexels

Time’s ticking, folks, and we realized we need to start planning our New Year’s Eve. Lucky for us, Chattanooga has plenty of parties and events happening around town to fit the vibe of everyone’s celebration wants + needs.

From family-friendly events taking place earlier in the day to parties that go on until the sun rises, here’s a look at some of the ways to kiss 2022 goodbye and welcome 2023 with open arms. It’s best to plan now, especially as some of these events sell out fast.

Kid-friendly events

Cheers to the New Year | Friday, Dec. 30 | 6-8 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | $5-$10 | Ring in the New Year a day early at this event designed for children + families with plenty of festive activities.

NYE Ice Skating | Saturday, Dec. 31 | 10 a.m.-12 a.m. | Ice on the Landing at the Choo Choo, 1400 Market St., Chattanooga | $10-$12 | Spend the last night of 2022 outdoors ice skating under the stars in the beautiful gardens of the Chattanooga Choo Choo — fun for all ages.

Adults-only events

Punk Renaissance | Saturday, Dec. 31 | 6-9 p.m. | Humanaut, 1410 Cowart St., Chattanooga | $40-$60 | Come out to this fashion experience featuring a runway show, live music + dance performances, and an after-party mixer.

Glitzy Disco New Year’s Eve Party | Saturday, Dec. 31-Sunday, Jan. 1 | 6 p.m.-3 a.m. | Unknown Caller, 715 Cherry St., Chattanooga | $20 cover (after 10 p.m.) | Come out for a 70s, 80s + 90s disco and glitz party with music by DJ K2oh — each guest gets a confetti cannon and party favors at the midnight countdown.

New Years Eve Party | Saturday, Dec. 31-Sunday, Jan. 1 | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | Pax Breu Ruim, 516 E. Main St., Chattanooga | Price of purchase | Enjoy small bites from Neutral Ground, music by DjMCPRO, and cocktail specials.

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Today, Dec. 22

Chanukah on Ice | Thursday, Dec. 22 | 6:30 p.m. | Ice on the Landing at The Choo Choo, 1400 Market St., Chattanooga | Free | Enjoy the Chanukah parade at the Choo Choo, a traditional lighting of the Ice Menorah, music, jelly donuts, and more.
“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” | Thursday, Dec. 22 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | Price of purchase | Join Wanderlinger for its first annual showing of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” — themed attire highly encouraged.
Asian Lantern Festival at the Chattanooga Zoo | Thursday, Dec. 22-Friday, Dec. 23 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | $19.50-$21.50 | Light up your night with illuminated lanterns + interactive displays to celebrate the art, culture, and beauty of traditional Asian lantern festivals.

Friday, Dec. 23

Winter Vibez | Friday, Dec. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | The Seed Theatre, 6237 Vance Rd., Chattanooga | $5-$10 | The House of Trinity will present tunes and performances themed for the season.
Home for the Holidays | Friday, Dec. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch at the Choo Choo, 29 Station St., Chattanooga | $15-$17 | A showcase of local and national talent who are “home for the holidays.”

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Weather

51º | Cloudy | 24% chance of rain ☁️
Don’t forget to bring your plants inside tonight + take steps to prevent freezing pipes at your home, as temperatures are expected to drop drastically.

Civic

Mayor Tim Kelly + Chattanooga City Council reached a deal on the proposed tow rate increase. The passed agreement includes a daytime tow rate of $225 and a night/weekend rate of $250, with a provision to update rates annually according to inflation. 🛻 (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Development

After undergoing a $2.9 million upgrade, one of East Ridge’s oldest motels at 6674 Ringgold Rd. now has a new name and look. Now called the Baymont by Wyndham motel, the 85-room inn hopes to draw more guests and generate more revenue with the changes. 🏨 (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Try This

Starting in January, a new kind of comedy show is coming to Barley Chattanooga — Stand-Up Science. The show will be hosted by scientist and comedian Ben Miller, who uses stories on topics ranging from his musculoskeletal condition to his childhood history with milk. (The Pulse)

Cause

The Union Gospel Mission will host its annual free community Christmas dinner this Friday, Dec. 23 at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Donate or sign up to volunteer at the event here. 🍽️
Over the past few weeks, Millennium Bank has been collecting toys at all five Chattanooga branches to support Reach One Teach One. The local nonprofit program provides local youth with opportunities to explore and gain insight into their community + learn about career opportunities. (Local 3)

Job

Have Icy Hot or Rolaids in your medicine cabinet? Fun fact: Those are just a few of the common over-the-counter, self-care products made right here in Chattanooga by Sanofi. Bonus: The nationally-leading company (which has several manufacturing facilities here in Chattanooga) is actively hiring.*

Listen

Need a gift that only takes a few mouse clicks? Gift three, six, or 12 months of an Audible Premium Plus membership. They’ll get one credit a month good for any title, plus instant access to thousands of books and podcasts in The Plus Catalog. Hello, future book club. 📚 *

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Let there be brunch 🥞

Time for brunch: Our favorite spots for a mid-morning meal in Chattanooga

One of life’s simple delicacies? A breakfast bagel from Milk & Honey. | Photo by NOOGAtoday

In our opinion, brunch is always a good idea. Whether it’s an order of Better Border Poutine from The Bitter Alibi or a quick stop at Milk & Honey for a breakfast bagel, the combination of breakfast and lunch is something we hold very close to our hearts.

Fortunately for us, Chattanooga is home to plenty of brunch options. Here are a few we’ve been loving recently:

Weekend musts — Whitebird
Veggie focused — Sluggo’s
Pastry paradises — Adelle’s Crêperie

Which one will you be going to and what classic brunch beverage will you order? Let us know.

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kristen.

Editor’s pick: During my gift shopping adventures, I may have gotten myself a little gift along the way. In anticipation of the colder weather + having some time off of work, I picked up one of Wondering Watercolor’s quaint scenery watercoloring books (which includes links to paint-along video tutorials) to try out. Check out the website for other books to choose from and more.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? There are some big plans ahead for Montague Park.

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