When I think of Nashville, my mind jumps immediately to country music and bachelorette parties.
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But did you know that this Tennessee hotspot is also high on the list for New Year’s Eve parties? That shouldn’t come as a huge surprise given the city’s proclivity for good times, great tunes, and hosting large groups of revelers.
Still, I know first-hand that the more touristy a city becomes, the more likely its best venues, events, and festivities are to go underground.
That doesn’t mean you can’t find a stellar party in Nashville for New Year’s Eve—it just means you might need to dig around a little more.
Or use this shortcut list; I’ve already done the research for you.
Heading to Nashville for NYE? These are the best NYE parties in the city, as promoted by the tourism board, the city’s top establishments, and my local friends.
Shortcut to the best NYE parties in Nashville
- Biggest & baddest party: New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash
- Most classic pick: Meet Me At Midnight NYE Party
- Coolest atmosphere: Twelve Thirty Club’s Vintage Circus-Style NYE Party
- Tastiest celebration: Church and Union’s New Year’s Eve Dinner
- Most unique NYE party: Crawl ‘Til The Ball Falls: Nashville NYE Bar Crawl
Best NYE parties in Nashville
New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash
I’m not trying to be ‘that person’, but I’ve been shouting out Shaboozey for years here in Barcelona. As an American living abroad, I see him as the paragon of our melting pot—a man of two cultures, the voice of an angel, and ties to Beyonce. You get it.
Shaboozey is performing at the New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash event, which is being thrown by Billboard and CBS, and will be streamed live on Paramount +.
He’s supporting headliners like Kane Brown, Keith Urban, and Jelly Roll, alongside other country stars like Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson, Post Malone, and more.
If you like country music and want to see this star-studded lineup, hurry up and get your tickets. Because this is a televised special, tickets are limited.
Meet Me At Midnight NYE Party
This party is hosted by the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Nashville—and it’s a perennial favorite for locals and visitors. While you might not immediately be thrilled by the idea of partying at a hotel, they’re often highly practiced at throwing soirees and have plenty of room to host a great party.
Aside from the free food and drinks, live performances play on in the background. It’s a great place to make friends and soak up the views of Nashville’s most popular district. And it’s an even better place to crash once the magic of the night fades.
Twelve Thirty Club’s Vintage Circus-Style NYE Party
A circus-style soiree? Say no more—I’m there.
This carnivalesque celebration includes circus acts of all stripes, which provide an insanely entertaining backdrop while you do your thing.
Tune in and tune out as you sample delicious snacks, enjoy live performances, and sip on unique cocktails or classic bubbly. With years of experience hosting the big party, this fete is a well-oiled and seriously cool NYE machine.
Church and Union’s New Year’s Eve Dinner
If you’re on the hunt for great NYE parties in Nashville, you might notice that circus-style parties aren’t unique to Twelve Thirty Club. The same goes for classic NYE meals.
Many locals and visitors prefer to spend their last night of the year eating in good company. If that sounds like a sweet deal to you, then you’ve got choices on choices in Nashville.
But I vote you check out Church and Union’s dinner program. It’s located in downtown Nashville, letting you enjoy a hearty American meal and some great cocktails without totally missing out on the party atmosphere.
Crawl ‘Til The Ball Falls: Nashville NYE Bar Crawl
This bar crawl kicks off at The Valentine in downtown Nashville, located right on Broadway. If you’ve got energy galore and love to check out local watering holes, this is a near-perfect NYE night out.
What I like about this bar crawl is that it’s organized well ahead of time; all bars know that their participating, meaning revelers don’t need to wait in long lines at each new venue. (Though I’m sure there’s a good amount of waiting involved.)
The crawl includes themed drinks and special cocktails, live DJs, and a special midnight toast.
