Tennessee

NOTE:If you are a first-time voter who registered to vote by mail or online, you must appear in-person to vote (you cannot vote absentee). This rule does not apply if you are on the permanent absentee voting register or enrolled in the Safe at Home program.

Tennessee voter registration deadlines

• In Person: 30 days before Election Day. If this falls on a Sunday or legal holiday, then the next business day.
• By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day. If this falls on a Sunday or legal holiday, then the next business day.
• Online: 30 days before Election Day. If this falls on a Sunday or legal holiday, then the next business day.
• Election Day Registration: Not Available.

Tennessee voter registration rules

To register to vote in Tennessee, you must:

• Be a United States Citizen
• Be a resident of Tennessee
• Be at least 18 years of age on or before the next election
• Not have been convicted of certain felonies, or if convicted, have had your full rights of citizenship restored (or have received a pardon)

Tennessee links for voting information

• Check Your Voter Registration
• Register to Vote
• State Election Website
• Local Election Office
• Polling Place Lookup
• Absentee Voting Information
• Early Voting Information
• Voter ID Information
• State Election Code

Have a question? Check the F.A.Q..