Want to ring in the new year with other revelers? Here's how some of Chattanooga's restaurants and bars will be celebrating Friday night.
- Bar Watson: 6925 Shallowford Road. Features DJ O and DJ Face, champagne toast, 7 p.m.-3 a.m., $15. 423-499-5055.
- The Blue Light: 43 Station St. Features DJ Ace Boogie, party favors, champagne, VIP sections available, 8 p.m.-3 a.m., $20. 423-468-1600.
- Bud's Sports Bar: 5751 Brainerd Road. Features the band Voodoo Slim, 8 p.m., $50 per couple. 423-499-9878.
- Chattanooga Convention Center: 1 Carter St. Features the Beaters, party favors, midnight ball drop, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., $45. 423-756-0001.
- The Comedy Catch: 29 Station St. Comedy by David Scott, a Guinness world record holder for longest stand-up comedy show by an individual, 7:30, $20, and 10 p.m., $36. Only the 10 o'clock show includes party favors, champagne toast and post-show dancing. 423-629-2233.
- The Dwell Hotel: 120 E. 10th St. "Aloha 2022"-themed party with the tiki bar, Night Pearl, taking over the hotel, one cocktail, champagne and food and drink specials, $30. 423-267-7866.
- The Edwin: 102 Walnut St. Includes photo booth, heavy hors d'oeuvres, champagne toast, fire pit and s'mores station, DJ/guitar dueling duo, party favors, 7 p.m.-1 a.m., $125. 423-713-5900.
- Moxy Chattanooga: 1220 King St. Includes a dance party with live entertainment by Vanhoff Acoustic Duo and DJ Mixx, stilt walkers and a fireball drop at midnight, 5:30 p.m.-midnight, $35-$100. 423-664-1180.
- Proof Bar and Incubator: 422 E. M.L. King Blvd. Features a drag show, dancing and a costume contest, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., $30. 423-541-6858.
Family-friendly parties
— Creative Discovery Museum: 321 Chestnut St. Cheers to the New Year party, designed especially for children, includes a dance party, crafts and a balloon drop, 6-8 p.m. Thursday (not New Year’s Eve). $5 members, $10 nonmembers. 423-756-2738.— Southern Belle Riverboat: Choice of two dinner cruises through the Tennessee River Gorge. The two-hour early bird leaves at 4 p.m.; $60 adults, $30 children 3-12, $6 infants. Boarding for the later cruise, for ages 21 and older, begins at 8:30 p.m., following hors d’oeuvres at Pier 2. The three-hour cruise leaves at 9 p.m. and includes a DJ, pilothouse tours, party favors, souvenir wine glass, bottle of champagne and a cheese and charcuterie board per couple; $160. 423-266-4488.— Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: The New Year’s Eve dinner train is virtually sold out (one opening left at press time).
- Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant: 2 W. Aquarium Way. Features music by Backwater Still, 10 p.m.-midnight, $35. 423-708-8505.
- Read House: 107 W. M.L. King Blvd. Features Gwen Hughes and the Retro Kats, cabaret dancers, champagne toast, heavy hors d'oeuvres, party favors, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $160. 423-266-4121.
- Regan's Place: 24 Station St. Includes a retro dance party with hits from the 1980s-2000s and party favors, 8 p.m.-3 a.m., $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 423-803-2535.
- The Signal: 1810 Chestnut St. Features music by '90s tribute band Neon Moon, plus Davey Smith and the Pearl Snap Preachers, 9 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.). $30. 423-498-4700.
- Sing It or Wing It: 410 Market St. Party starts at 6 p.m.; details to be determined. 423-757-9464.
- Unknown Caller: 715 Cherry St. Features party favors, dancing, free glass of champagne, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free admission. 423-541-3199.
- Walden Club: 633 Chestnut St. Features entertainment by David Anthony and multicourse dinner with complimentary champagne, 5-9 p.m. 423-756-6686.
- WanderLinger Brewing Company: 1208 King St. Features music by Opposite Box and Sleazy Sleazy, photo booth and free champagne toast, 8 p.m., $30. 423-269-7979.
- Westbound: 24 Station St. Dance to popular country hits, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 423-498-3069.
Contact Barry Courter at bcourter@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6354.