Knox County · Tennessee
Absentee voting by mail requires a qualifying reason under Tennessee law. The election commission must receive your request by October 24. Return the completed ballot by mail so it reaches the commission before polls close on November 3. Hand delivery is not accepted. First-time voters who registered by mail or online should check the in-person identification requirements.
Absentee rules & applicationOCT 14–29
October 14–29, Eastern time. Most sites: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Wed 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sundays. Four sites have different hours; see each location below.
Use any designated early-voting site in your county. Election Day uses your assigned polling place, which may be different.
County scheduleNovember 3 · 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Eastern
Use your assigned polling place. If you are in line at closing time, stay in line.
Find my polling placeBring photo ID issued by Tennessee or the federal government. Expired Tennessee or federal photo ID may be accepted. Student IDs and IDs issued by another state are not accepted. Check official exceptions and free-ID options.
Complete ID rules & exceptionsRegister by October 5. Confirm your residential address, county and districts through GoVoteTN. A Tennessee registration does not establish which city or school district you vote in.
Contact the county elections office for accessible equipment, assistance or language services. Ask a poll worker for help if your name or ID cannot be verified.
Contact county electionsSources: Tennessee election calendar · County elections office · County voting schedule. Checked September 15, 2026.
