New Year's in Knoxville: Ring in 2023 Locally
We believe everything you need to have a beautiful life can be found within our community. And New Year’s Eve is no exception. Ahead of 2022’s grand finale, we’ve Scouted a few of the many local ways to celebrate the New Year — including ways to ring in 2023 from home!
And keep checking back! We’ll be updating our list as we learn of new ways to celebrate! Last updated Friday, December 16th.
RESTAURANTS
WILDER at WINDY HILL FARM AND PRESERVE
VOLUME 6 MEMBER | Breck Ellison Road, Loudon | Join Windy Hill Farm and Preserve on New Years Eve to enjoy a 6-course chef’s tasting menu with optional wine pairing, live music by Cruz Contreras and Friends, and a champagne toast at midnight. Dinner seating starts at 5:45 and runs through 8:00 p.m. Music from 9:00 p.m. till midnight. Learn more…
BROTHER WOLF x OSTERIA STELLA
108 W Jackson Avenue | Celebrate the New Year with Brother Wolf and Osteria Stella with a tasting menu from Chef John Hasentufel and wine pairings from Brother Wolf Sommelier team. First seating from 5:00 to 7:30 for those who plan to spend New Years at Brother Wolf or elsewhere. Second eating from 8:00 to 11:00 is perfect for guests who want to ring in 2023 in the intimate Osteria Stella dining room. Purchase tickets…
HARVEST
Downtown & Bearden | Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Harvest (both locations). Enjoy their chef’s favorites along with our classic menu all while listening to live music with family and friends. Learn more…
J.C. HOLDWAY
501 Union Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902 | Ring in the new year by indulging in a 6-course celebration menu at J.C. Holdway, which includes decadent dishes such as oysters, caviar, lobster, truffles, and steak, with an optional wine pairing curated by their sommelier. Each reservation is allocated 2 hours and begins seating at 5:00 p.m. For an extended dining time, reserve for 8 p.m. or later. Learn more…
OLIVER ROYALE
5 Market Square, Knoxville | Join Oliver Royale for their delicious New Year’s Day Brunch, offered 9:00 to 3:00. Enjoy a specially-curated menu with traditional favorites and unique options designed by Oliver Royale’s culinary team. Tickets required. Learn more…
THE APPALACHIAN
VOLUME 7 MEMBER | 133 Bruce Street, Sevierville | The Appalachian will ring in the New Year with a fabulous contemporary Southern Appalachian pre-fixe menu. Chef Rule has designed delightful courses that aren’t to be missed. Limited reservations available through Resy. Must be made 2 days in advance. Learn more…
THE PLAID APRON
1210 Kenesaw Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919 | New Year’s Eve is made even more fantastic with steller food and wine from The Plaid Apron. Dine from their pre-fixe menu that includes dishes such as flavorful foie gras, delicate grilled fish, decadent beef cheek prepared with black truffles, and Basque cake for a sweet ending. Optional wine pairing available for an additional charge. Learn more…
BARS & BREWERIES
BAR CRAWL
Downtown Knoxville Market Square, Knoxville | Take a self-guided tour through Knoxville’s downtown bars to celebrate your way into 2023. Partake in this non-stop, traveling party for New Year’s drink specials at participating bars from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Learn more…
FIVE THIRTY LOUNGE
530 South Gay Street, Knoxville | Start off 2023 in style at Five Thirty Lounge’s New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party! Live jazz band, festive masks (provided) and a champagne toast at midnight. VIP reservations available with extra inclusions. Learn more…
FROG JUICE BOOCHERIE
2920 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville | Join Frog Juice Kombucha for a booze-free celebration of the New Year 9:00pm to 1:00 am. The $15 cover includes entry and a sparkling non-alcoholic beverage to toast the new year. The soiree will also feature fire pits and intention-setting stations to burn away the things from 202 that no longer serve you. Bites from Carried Away Catering, plus coat check offered. Silver and white outfits requested. Learn more…
OLD CITY PUB CRAWL
Old City Knoxville | Say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023 by making a stop through each participating bar in Old City Knoxville. Participating bars include Old City Sports Bar, Wagon Wheel, Southbound, and Hanna’s Old City. Old City Sports Bar opens for celebration at 5:00 p.m. with the other three opening at 8:00 p.m. Learn more…
PRETENTIOUS BEER CO.
131 S Central St, Knoxville | Get dressed up, drink great beer, and dance into the New Year with Silent Disco Knox. Each attendee will be given a pair of headphones where they can listen to different musical stylings from three different channels. The disco goes from 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Learn more…
HOTELS
RT LODGE
VOLUME 6 MEMBER | 1406 Wilkinson Pike, Maryville, TN | Ring in 2023 with RT Lodge’s New Year’s Eve Dinner and Overnight Package! Enjoy a special 5-course dinner by Chef Trevor Stockton, live music, and a champagne toast at midnight. *SOLD OUT*
WINDY HILL FARM AND PRESERVE
VOLUME 6 MEMBER | Breck Ellison Road, Loudon | Join Windy Hill Farm and Preserve on Friday and Saturday to welcome the New Year. Lodging package includes New Year’s Eve Dinner at Wilder (see above), New Year’s Day Brunch, and late Sunday check-out. Learn more…
DANCING BEAR LODGE
7140 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend | Join The Dancing Bear Lodge for a New Year’s Eve dinner and fireside experience featuring a delicious modern Appalachian tasting menu with curated wines and cocktails from Bar at the Bear. Delight your senses and experience the crackling fireplace, delicious meal, great wines, and rustic, romantic atmosphere, all combining to give the perfect wave goodbye to 2022! Learn more…
ACTIVITIES
THE PINES DOWNTOWN
VOLUME 7 MEMBER | 230 Court Avenue, Sevierville | Join The Pines for a NYE Retro Bash event in Historic Downtown Sevierville. The evening kicks off at 9:00 and will feature duckpin bowling, live video jockey, party favors, champagne toast, games, and more! Learn more…
WILD LAUREL
VOLUME 7 MEMBER | 703 Country Club Drive, Townsend | Join Wild Laurel for a New Year’s Eve party featuring special’s on drinks, free food, champagne toast at midnight, and raffles to win big! Learn more…
THE CUTTING EDGE CLASSROOM
150 N Martinwood Road, Suite 402 | Embark on a culinary journey to France to celebrate the New Year. Learn to cook French bistro favorites while enjoying champagne and classic french cocktails. Menu includes: Coquilles St Jacques, Sous Vide Steak Diane, Lyonnaise Potatoes, Haricot Verts, Homemade French Baguettes, and Crepes Suzette With Homemade Whip. 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Learn more…
NYE CRUISE
956 Volunteer Landing Ln, Knoxville, TN 37915 | Greet the New Year aboard Knoxville’s only luxury yacht! Take a seat at your private table for a delicious dinner then make your way to the bar on the upper deck for a champagne toast as you count down to the New Year. Add on the celebration package for an even more special night. The ruise lasts from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Boarding begins at 9:00 p.m. Learn more…
NYE AT THE SUNSPHERE
World’s Fair Park | Bring in 2023 with your friends and family at World’s Fair Park with food trucks, a silent disco (8 p.m.), live music from local band, K-Town (9:30 p.m.), with a ball drop from the Sunsphere at midnight. Learn more…
NEW YEAR’S DAY 5K RUN & WALK
2260 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville | Run into 2023 at the New Year’s Day 5K presented by the Tennessee Sports Medicine Group. The event is open to all ages, so grab the whole family to get outside and get active. Kids Run begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by the 5K at 9:00 a.m. Learn more…
CELEBRATE FROM HOME
Stock up on champagne at Volume 6’s Bob’s Wine + Liquor. You’ll find all the bubbles (at every price point) and accessories (think Prosecco pong to 2023 headbands) you need to toast 2023 from home.
Tap local entertaining experts for help hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration at home. Whether you’re envisioning a black-tie bash or an elegant dinner, we’ve scouted the local pro’s to pull it off. Meet our Scouted Party People…
Something stylish is a must, even when celebrating from home. Pop into Volume 6’s Est8te and M.S. McClellan & Co. to source your outfit for the evening. Or, tap Curated Wears for a styling session that will set you up for sparkly success.
Is your business hosting something special for New Year’s Eve? Let us know via email ([email protected]) so we can include it in our round-up!
Have a Happy New Year and don’t forget to tell them Scout sent you!
