We know you’re not thinking about New Year’s Eve right now, not while Christmas commands your attention.
But the end of the year rolls around in a week, soon enough for you to give some thought to where you’ll be counting down to midnight.
Here’s the lowdown on how several area party places will celebrate. You can always wait until next Thursday to decide where to head. But be warned: Some clubs may be at capacity by then, and some may charge you extra at the door. Best to get those plans made early. Here are a few ideas.
* AMERICAN LEGION POST 95 – 3329 Ringgold Road. New Year’s Eve party with karaoke downstairs and live music upstairs in the meeting hall with The Big Band in the hall. $15 cover charge includes hors d’oeuvres, champagne and access to music starting at 8:30 p.m. 423-624-9105.
* THE BIG CHILL & GRILL – 103 Cherokee Blvd. New Year’s Party with a DJ spinning from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Reserved seating for up to eight people runs from $65 (four-top) to $100 (six-top). Reservations include a bottle of champagne and party favors. Price at the door is $20 and includes party favors. 267-2445.
* THE BITTER ALIBI – 825 Houston St. Enjoy a New Year’s Eve (Eve) Ball on Wednesday, Dec. 30, featuring new menu items, a champagne toast at 9:35 p.m. and music by DJ Skribblz. The party starts at 6 p.m. 362-5070.
* BUD’S SPORTS BAR – 5751 Brainerd Road. $10 ticket includes party favors at the door, music by Aunt Betty starting at 10 p.m. and a champagne toast at midnight. Reserved seating. 423-499-9878.
* CHATTANOOGA BILLIARD CLUB EAST – 110 Jordan Drive. New Year’s Eve Party featuring music by EG Kight. Tickets available at egkightmusic.com. Music begins at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25. Prime rib dinner available for purchase. Tickets include party favors, champagne toast and breakfast buffet after midnight. 423-499-3883.
* CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO IMPERIAL BALLROOM – 1400 Market St. New Year’s Rockin’ Eve features music by The Beaters, playing hits from the ’60s to the ’80s. Cash bar available. Door prizes awarded during band breaks. Open seating. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; music starts at 8:30. $40, plus convenience fees if purchased online. Packages available for $265-$340 that include overnight accommodations at the Choo Choo, a warm-up party starting at 4 p.m., two tickets to the show and New Year’s Day breakfast buffet. 423-266-5000.
* THE CHATTANOOGAN – 1201 S. Broad St.Ring in 2016 with a gourmet dinner served in the hotel ballroom at 8 p.m. Party includes a sports lounge in The Foundry, live music by Love, Peace and Happiness, a champagne station and a champagne toast at midnight. Events begin at 7 p.m. and conclude at 1 a.m. $130 per couple. Reservations strongly encouraged. Overnight hotel packages featuring two party tickets, accommodations for two nights, and valet parking are $572 per couple. Additional packages start at $334. 423-756-3400.
* CLYDE’S ON MAIN – 122 W. Main St. The Power Players perform with The Preston Parris Band. Tickets are $10 and go on sale at 7:30 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m. Champagne toast at midnight. 362-8335.
* THE COMEDY CATCH – 29 E. 14th St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Comedian Julie Scoggins performs at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18. Scoggins performs a second show at 10 p.m. Tickets for late show are $36 and include performance, hats, party horn, champagne and music by DJ Raw at midnight. 423-629-2233.
* THE HONEST PINT – 35 Patten Parkway. Celebrate with local psychedelic/rock band Danimal Planet and Atlanta-based indie noise pop duo Hank & Cupcakes. Show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance – plus fees if purchased at eventbrite.com – or $15 at the door. VIP tables for four are $75 and include a bottle of champagne at midnight. 423-468-4192.
* HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART – 10 Bluff View Ave. Join the New Year’s Eve Party on the Bluff, starting at 9 p.m. Tickets are $125 for individuals, $225 for couples and $1,600 for VIP package including admission for eight, early entrance, special seating and service staff, party favors and two champagne bottles with flutes. Admission includes tours of the museum, dinner by Events With Taste, an open bar and dance music by SoundForce Entertainment. 423-298-0968.
* JJ’S BOHEMIA – 231 M.L. King Blvd. Ring in the new year with the music of Chattanooga ex-pats Canopy and Georgian opener Superbody starting at 10 p.m. $10. 423-266-1400.
* MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS – 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Bring in 2015 with a masquerade ball featuring a full bar and food by Ambiance catering. Dance to the music of a DJ and watch a simulcast of the New Year’s Eve ball drop with a complimentary champagne toast. Party starts at 8 p.m. and continues until 1 a.m. Tickets are $100. 423-339-5745.
* THE PALMS LOUNGE / THE COCONUT ROOM – 6925 Shallowford Road. Packages, $80 per person/$150 per couple, include prime rib, ginger-poached salmon, vegetable kabobs, lobster bisque, New York cheesecake and more served with a bottle of champagne. Post-dinner entertainment provided by a DJ and a champagne toast at midnight. Dinner seating at 8 p.m., which reserves the table for the rest of the night. Happy hour from 4 to 8 p.m. with complimentary appetizers. Music starts at 9 p.m. 423-499-5055. www. palmsathamilton.com.
* PIER 2 – 201 Riverfront Parkway. New Year’s Eve on the River package includes predeparture happy hour from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner will be served after departure at 9 and will include prime rib and chicken Wisconsin. The boat will dock at 11:45 p.m. with TVs on the third deck showing the ball drop, but guests can remain on the boat until 1 a.m. There will be a champagne toast at midnight, and a DJ will provide music for dancing on both decks until 1 a.m. $100 package (per person) also includes two keepsake flutes and party favors. 423-266-4488.
* PUBLIC HOUSE/THE SOCIAL – 1110 Market St. Ring in 2016 with acoustic music in the Public House and two DJs in the Social. $20 tickets includes access to both rooms with a buffet starting at 10 p.m. and a champagne toast at midnight. Limited tickets available, so advanced reservations are recommended. 423-266-3366.
* PUCKETT’S GROCERY & RESTAURANT – 2 W. Aquarium Way, Suite 110. Celebrate New Year’s with music by Nashville-based singer/songwriter Arlo Gilliam. Seating begins at 9 p.m. Show at 10 p.m. $50 per person, includes special New Years meal, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. 708-8505.
* RAW SUSHI BAR – 409 Market St. The Matt Stephens Project is playing downstairs and DJ Xphakdor and DJ O upstairs. Discounted drink specials. $10 ticket includes champagne toast, party favors and a cash balloon drop at midnight. Doors open at 8 p.m. 423-756-1919.
* REVELRY ROOM – 41 E. 14th St. Ring in the New Year with a performance by multi-genre cover artist Velcro Pygmies. Start early at 4 p.m. with a party in the Victorian Lounge featuring music and a cash bar. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the Pygmies start at 9 p.m. Tickets are $35-$40. 521-2929.
* SOUTHSIDE SOCIAL – 1818 Chestnut St. 708-3280.
* SING IT OR WING IT – 410 Market St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Enjoy party favors, drink specials, music, dancing, singing and other activities. $10 cover starts at 8 p.m. 423-757-9464.
* TRACK 29 – 1400 Market St. Ring in the New Year with the ancient funky rhythms of Nashville’s Here Come the Mummies. The Power Players open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 day of show. 423-521-2929.
* VFW 1289 – 6011 Lee Highway. Ring in the new year with karaoke starting at 8 p.m. Midnight ball drop and champagne toast. No cover. 423-892-2772.