As we bring another year to a close, it is time to get out and celebrate a new year and new beginnings! Whether you are looking for an adults night out, or a place to ring in the new year that is kid-friendly, we have you covered. Check out some of the events around the city and surrounding areas below.
New Year’s Eve Events In and Around Nashville
For the Socialites
Sambuca Nashville
Dance your way into 2023 at Nashville’s only rockin’ dinner club, with a delicious 3 or 4-course dinner, live music by Erik Blue and a midnight champagne toast.
Send 2022 out in style at Nashville’s premier NYE dinner club featuring live music and the best dance floor in the Gulch. We have three dinner seating times from which to choose…
5:00 PM NYE Dinner & Live Music
- Enjoy a chef-prepared 3-course dinner
- Two hour table limit. Guests are welcome to enjoy the bar after dining.
- Alcohol and tips are not included.
7:00 PM NYE Dinner & Live Music
- Enjoy a chef-prepared 4-course dinner
- Two hour table limit. Guests are welcome to enjoy the bar after dining.
- Alcohol and tips are not included.
9:30 PM NYE Dinner, Dancing , NYE countdown & Champagne Toast
- Enjoy a chef-prepared 4-course dinner, dancing and a midnight champagne toast.
- Alcohol and tips are not included.
Jack Daniel’s Music City Midnight- Bicentennial Mall
If you like to be a part of the biggest and most popular bash in town, then head on over to Bicentennial Mall for the Jack Daniel’s New Year’s Eve Live. Headlined by Brooks & Dunn, Zac Brown Band and Kelsea Ballerini along with other musical guests, this is sure to be a fun way to countdown to midnight. The event is free, but be sure to check the weather since it is outdoors. For more information, click here.
Can’t make it to Nashville in person? Tune in to the star-studded television special, New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, airing on CBS Television Network Saturday, December 31 (7-9pm, 9:30pm-12:30am) and available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+. The five-hour television celebration will feature nearly 50 performances from locations across the city, including the main stage in Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.
Lower Broadway/ Demonbreun/The Gulch
You can guarantee that the downtown bars, hotels and restaurants will be alive with fun all night long! Check out their individual websites for cover charges, tickets, and special menus! Be sure and make a reservation in advance for private parties! For a list of each bar’s event, I suggest this article.
Mayday Brewery Murfreesboro New Year’s Eve
Ring in the New Year with Mayday Brewery for only $10 per ticket! Includes live music, admission and a champagne toast. Get tickets here!
Silent Disco NYE Party
Head to the Grand Hyatt Nashville for a fun-filled NYE silent disco! Beginning at 8 p.m., attendees can enjoy delicious food and drinks while taking advantage of the hotel’s Penguin Express holiday pop-up experience. Reservations for the event are not required.
Skydeck’s New Year’s Eve Party
Fifth and Broadway’s Assembly Food Hall hosts a New Year’s Eve celebration with live music. This year’s event includes a performance from The Lost Kings and various DJs. Doors open at 8 p.m., and tickets can be purchased HERE, starting at $75.
NOON Year’s Eve celebrations for the kids
If you want to celebrate with your kids in the daytime before enjoying some adult time that evening, check out these recommendations.
East Nashville Beer Works
If you live around the East Nashville area, stop by East Nashville Beer Works for their 6th Annual Noon Year’s Eve Celebration. This event will feature live music, pizza and dancing so the kids can get their party on to. Click here for times and directions.
Discovery Center in Murfreesboro
The Discovery Center in Murfreesboro is hosting their own countdown to noon. Come to the biggest pajama party in Murfreesboro with STEAM activities focused on New Year Celebrations! Included with admission, free for members Admission is $12 or free for members. For directions and more info, check out their site.
Stars & Strikes Smyrna
Celebrate a NOON Year’s family celebration from 10a-1p. Enjoy deals such as $20 game cards for just $10, a prize-filled balloon drop at noon, and an apple juice toast!
Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (SOAC)
Celebrate the New Year without staying up until midnight! Activities include New Year Bingo, a 2022 themed Scavenger hunt, writing a New Year’s wish, and making a fun party craft. Balloon Confetti Pop will happen at 12:00 Noon. Be able to enjoy all the fun of a midnight ball drop but the celebration happens at noon!
Curio Brewing Company- Franklin
Time to teach the kids how to party and enjoy New Years Eve! Bring the kids for a countdown to noon so they can celebrate in style!
We Rock the Spectrum – Franklin, TN
Celebrations for the entire family
Bowling is always a family fun event, no matter what day of the year! Check out the special events at your local bowling alley, as they are sure to have a fun-filled New Year’s Eve celebration planned. Here are a few around Middle Tennessee.
Franklin Family Entertainment Center
Check out their New Year’s Eve packages that include pizza, drinks and bowling. Reserve early, as they will sell out!
King’s Dining & Entertainment Cool Springs
If you are out in Williamson County, check out this fun event. Kick off the new year with Bond…James Bond and a Martini, shaken not stirred. $75 per person ($55 without bowling). Includes bowling from 10:30PM – Close, Passed Hors D’oeuvres, Champagne, one drink ticket. Visit the website to make your reservations!
Hit the rink at your local skating center (roller-skating or ice skating!).
Brentwood Skate Center
- Open 12P-12A with specials. Until 5p, a $15 flat fee covers admission and rentals. Balloon drop at 4:45. After 5P, $25 flat fee covers admission and rentals. Balloon drop at midnight.
New Year’s Eve Parents Night Out and Fundraiser- Let It Shine Gymnastics
Drop your kids off to burn energy while you celebrate the New Year! Starting at 6 and ending at 10p (with options to stay until 1AM). All proceeds benefit a Let It Shine coach with a recent cancer diagnosis. Only children ages 3 and up for the extended 1:00am time, please. Age appropriate (Veggie Tales or Rated G movie) starts at 11:00pm for our late night friends. Pizza included, but bring a water bottle or money for the vending machines!
New Year’s Eve Mule Drop- Columbia
Check out New Year’s Eve in Historic Downtown Columbia for this years Mule Drop! Spend the last night of the year with your closest friends and family enjoying music, fun and food trucks. Raise a toast to the New Year with great music, fireworks & confetti cannons full of wishes for the best New Year ever! Family friendly event.
Other ideas
Catch a movie at your local theater. Popcorn, candy and screen time are a fun way to celebrate with kids of all ages.
Plan an event at home! Grab some party favors, balloons and confetti and have your own balloon drop. Watch movies, play board games, cards and enjoy fun themed snacks and drinks!
What is your favorite way to ring in the new year? No matter what you choose, we wish you a safe and fun evening!
