Brentwood Area New Year’s Events: 2018 Guide

BRENTWOOD, TN -- Love it or hate it, New Year’s Eve is happening again this year. Whether you plan to ring in 2018 at your favorite restaurant, a buzzing party with your friends, or all cozied up in front of the TV, we’ve got you covered.

So pop the bubbly, come up with some resolutions you can actually stick to and get ready to celebrate the New Year. Check out town-by-town listings below of New Year’s celebrations and events for 2017 near Brentwood if you’re one to want to go out, plus a look at what television programming may make you want to stay in.

If you want to go out...

• Jack Daniel's Music City Midnight: One of the country's largest New Year's Eve celebrations returns to Bicentennial Mall in 2017. Keith Urban will headline the concert once again. Also performing are Maren Morris, Cheap Trick, Carly Pearce, Johnny P and the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The free event opens at 4 p.m. with the raising of the music note at 6:15 p.m., followed by the beginning of the musical performances. The note, of course, drops at midnight. Visit the CVB web site for more details.
• Jimmy Buffet with Huey Lewis & The News: Bridgestone Arena hosts a concert as has become something of a Nashville tradition. Instead of the electro-dance of Skrillex, this year's concert will feature Jimmy Buffet and Huey Lewis & The News.
• Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: The Two-Toners will host the Sparkle Kitties in a Week 17 match-up that is shaping up to be for the AFC South championship. Tentatively, the kick-off is scheduled for noon, but if it ends up being for the divisional title, expect the league to flex it into primetime.

We’ll be adding new events to this post as they pop up, so be sure to check back as the big day nears!

If you want to stay in...

If your idea of the perfect New Year’s Eve is curling up on the couch with a hot toddy and watching the countdown in your pajamas, you’re in luck. These are the top two live TV specials people are already talking about. Here’s a peek so you can you can plan accordingly:

“New Year’s Eve Live” With Anderson Cooper And Andy Cohen
Where to catch it: CNN
Why you should watch: For the first time ever, Anderson Cooper will host CNN’s annual New Year’s Eve Live special with none other than “Watch What Happens Live” host Andy Cohen. As these two are best friends in real life, you can expect tons witty banter and hilarious moments from the pair. The Bravo mogul will replace Cooper’s former co-host Kathy Griffin, whom CNN fired after her controversial Donald Trump photoshoot.

“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2018” Hosted by Ryan Seacrest
Where to catch it: ABC
Why you should watch: Remember last year’s infamous Mariah Carey mic incident? Yes, it happened on Seacrest’s watch. So if that’s any indication, this could be a good one to tune-in to. And even if there aren’t any crazy celebrity snafus, you can count on crazy views of Time Square packed with people, as well as awesome musical performances.

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