Tennessee offers online voter registration. [Register to Vote Online] via the Tennessee Secretary of State’s portal (requires a TN driver’s license/ID). You can also register by mail or in person – the form is available from the [Secretary of State’s website] or at county election commissions. Deadline: 30 days before the election (July 7 for the primary, Oct 5 for the general).

Use the official [Tennessee Voter Lookup] tool to verify your registration, find your polling location, and see your districts. Simply input your name, address, and birth date to retrieve your voter status and polling site information. Polling place locators and sample ballot previews may also be available through your county election commission website.

Tennessee allows early in-person voting for about two weeks before each election (see dates above). During Early Voting, you can vote at any early voting site in your county. Check your county election commission for early voting locations and hours. No excuse is needed to vote early – it’s open to all registered voters.

Tennessee law requires voters to present a government-issued photo ID at the polls. Acceptable IDs include a Tennessee driver’s license, Passport, or other federal or Tennessee state ID (either current or expired is acceptable) with your name and photo. College student IDs do not count, but an expired driver’s license or state ID is fine. Voters who forget ID can vote a provisional ballot and later return with ID to have it counted. (Exception: Voters with religious objections to being photographed, and voters who are indigent and unable to obtain an ID, can sign an affidavit of identity instead.)

Use Ballotpedia’s “Sample Ballot Lookup” Just enter your address to see your voting districts and candidates.
Also check with your county election commission. Many county websites post sample ballots closer to the election. And don’t forget that ballots may include important constitutional amendments or local referendums.
Finally, don’t forget the GoVoteTN App! Tennessee’s official voter app “GoVoteTN” (available for iOS/Android) also provides a sample ballot, polling place lookup, and more once you input your address.

Polling locations can be found via the Voter Lookup Tool by entering your address. On Election Day, you must vote at your assigned precinct’s polling site (listed on your voter registration card and on the lookup tool). Polling places are typically schools, community centers, or churches near your address. The site will also provide driving directions. Polling hours are 7 AM to 7 PM in most counties (8 AM to 8 PM in a few jurisdictions). If you are in line by closing time, you are allowed to vote.