Party guide: Ringing in 2012

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. $10 cover charge includes hors d'oeuvres, champagne, party favors and access to music starting at 8 p.m. 624-9105.

BART'S LAKESHORE -- 5600 Lake Resort Terrace. New Year's Eve party, $45 single, $75 per couple, includes dinner from 7 to 10 p.m. off select menu, reserved seating, select table, champagne toast, party favors and music by Whiskey Run. Tickets to party only are $10. 870-0777.

BUD'S SPORTS BAR -- 5751 Brainerd Road. $10 ticket includes party favors at the door, music by Bud Lightning starting at 10 p.m., party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Reserved seating for table for four at $50. 499-9878.

CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO IMPERIAL BALLROOM -- 1400 Market St. Tickets are sold out for party that includes music by The Beaters and balloon drop. 266-5000.

THE CHATTANOOGAN -- 1201 S. Broad St. Couples dinner served at Broad Street Grille from 5 to 10 p.m. for $125 per couple; cost includes three-course meal, champagne toast, party favors and an after-dinner party at The Foundry featuring The Elton Hendrix Band at 8:30 p.m. Tickets to party only are $15. 756-3400.

THE COMEDY CATCH -- 3224 Brainerd Road. Two shows by Landry and Matt Mitchell. Early bird at 7:30 p.m. ($16 and $18) and party package at 10 p.m. ($32 and $34); late show includes hats, horns, a split of champagne and post-show dancing with DJ Gene Lovin. 622-2233.

DELTA QUEEN -- 100 River St. Overnight accommodation/party packages available at $260-$390, including gratuity. Packages include dancing with DJ Terry Haywood in the Orleans Room, entertainment in the Texas Lounge with Bill and Laura Wiemuth, party favors, access to heavy hors d'oeuvres stations throughout the boat and a hot gourmet breakfast on New Year's Day. 468-4500, www.deltaqueenhotel.com.

GEORGIA WINERY -- 6469 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. Taste the winery's newest offerings, Pretty in Pink and Celebration, a pair of sparkling wines, from a champagne fountain 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Winery tours available at 2 and 4 for $10, a 50 percent discount. Tour includes tastings, cheese, crackers and a souvenir wine glass. No reservations required. 706-937-9463.

THE HONEST PINT -- 35 Patten Parkway. Celebrate with the Nashville-based power pop/rock quartet The Features and local rockers The Bohannons. Show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance or $12 at the door. 468-4192.

JJ'S BOHEMIA -- 231 M.L. King Blvd. Ring in the new year with the music of Machines Are People Too starting at 8 p.m. $5. 266-1400.

MARKET STREET TAVERN -- 850 Market St. New Year's Eve concert featuring Mr. Quik and The Gunslinger and The Cadillac Saints. Music starts at 10 p.m.; cover is $5. Drink specials. TVs around the bar will show the Times Square ball drop. 634-0260.

THE MELTING POT -- 2553 Lifestyle Way. $120 per couple, $60 per person package includes a four-course dinner drawn from an exclusive New Year's menu, champagne toast, framed party photo and a $25 dip certificate for a future visit. 893-5237.

THE PALMS LOUNGE / THE COCONUT ROOM -- 6925 Shallowford Road. Packages $65 per person/$125 per couple include chicken or prime-rib dinner and a bottle of champagne at dinner, post-dinner entertainment provided by a DJ and a champagne toast at midnight. Dinner is served at 8 p.m. Early seating available at $60 per person from 4 to 7. Music starts at 9 p.m. 499-5055. www.palmsathamilton.com.

PIER 2 -- 201 Riverfront Parkway. New Year's Eve on the River package includes plated dinner of petite filet mignon and lobster tails and an appetizer featuring the swing/jazz music of Uptown Big Band from 9 to midnight. $113 package (per person) includes a bottle of champagne and keepsake flute. Dinner service starts at 8 p.m. At midnight, board the Southern Belle riverboat for a 90-minute moonlight cruise with entertainment provided by a DJ. 266-4488.

RAW SUSHI BAR -- 409 Market St. The Crittey Utchurch downstairs and DJ Spicolli upstairs. $10 ticket includes champagne toast, party favors and a chance to win a flat-screen TV and other gifts. Doors opens at 8 p.m. Drink specials 10-11 p.m. 756-1919.

RHYTHM & BREWS -- 221 Market St. Party with the Velcro Pygmies starting at 10 p.m. $25. 267-4644.

SUGAR'S DOWNTOWN -- 507 Broad St. Listen to the music of Skin Deep starting at 9 p.m. No cover. 508-8956.

TREMONT TAVERN -- 1203 Hixson Pike. Slim Pickens performs 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. No cover. 266-1996.

VAUDEVILLE CAFE -- 138 Market St. Regular dinner show of "Mystery at the Nightmare Office Party" at 5:30 p.m. and a special presentation of "Mystery of the Redneck Italian Wedding" at 8 p.m. Tickets for either show are $23.85 adults, $12.60 children. www.funnydinner.com.

VFW 2598 -- 3370 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland, Tenn. Package priced at $15 singles, $25 couples includes party favors, buffet and music by Crosstown Traffic. Doors open at 7 p.m. with music 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 423-476-8442.

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