The Chattanoogan Hotel Hosts First New Year’s Eve Party

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – The Chattanoogan Hotel is kicking off 2016 in style, with their first New Year’s Eve party.

The festivities kicked off at 7 p.m., with live performances from the band Love, Peace and Happiness, along with a well-stocked bar and plenty of great food.

More than 400 people showed up to count down 2015, which organizers say was double the amount they were expecting. "We felt there was a need in the community," said Richard Pauley, director of sales and marketing.

Pauley says The Chattanoogan Hotel New Year’s Eve party could possibly become an annual event, "Mind’s already churning on how we can improve, how we can make it better for next year."