IMPORTANT: If you have not registered to vote in the Tennessee primary you need to do so NOW! The deadline is February 1st. Registered to vote but haven’t heard anything from the state regarding it? Unsure as to your current voter status? Call the Davidson County Elections Commission and ask, that’s what they’re there for. The number is 615-862-8800. Tag a friend below to make sure they register to vote!
Register to Vote
Voter Eligibility
To be eligible to vote in Tennessee, you must be a citizen of the United States. You must be (18) years of age or older on or before the date of the next election. You must be a resident of Tennessee. View Guidelines for Determining Residency and special considerations for Homeless Persons Residency and Non-resident Property Owners. You must not have been convicted of a felony, or if you have, your voting rights must have been restored. View Restoration of Voting Rights. In order to participate in an election, a qualified voter must be properly registered no later than thirty (30) days before the election. The election commission office will process any by-mail voter registration form that has been postmarked at least thirty (30) days before the election. T.C.A 2-2-109.
How to Register to Vote
You can download and complete the Voter Registration Application and mail the application to your county election commission. You may also register in person at the following locations:
- County Clerk’s Offices
- County Election Commission Office
- Public Libraries
- Register of Deeds Offices
or during a transaction with one of the following agencies:
- Department of Health (WIC program)
- Department of Human Services
- Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Department of Mental Health
- Department of Safety (motor vehicles division)
- Department of Veteran’s Affairs