Knox County early voting runs through Thursday, Oct. 29, at 11 sites. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3; polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bring a photo ID.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts come from the Knox County Election Commission: its 2026 election schedule, early voting locations, daily turnout report and FAQs, and from the Tennessee Secretary of State’s voter ID page. We do not endorse candidates.
Early voting is underway in Knox County for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, election and runs through Thursday, Oct. 29. Any registered Knox County voter can vote at any of the 11 early voting sites. On Election Day, polls are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and you must vote at your own precinct’s polling place. Bring a government-issued photo ID.
Who to call
- Knox County Election Commission: 865-215-2480, Old County Courthouse, 300 Main St., Room 229
- West office: 109 Lovell Heights Road
- Am I registered? Where do I vote? Tennessee voter lookup
- Absentee ballot application: Knox County absentee by-mail application
Key dates for Nov. 3, 2026
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 5 | Last day to register to vote (passed) |
| Wednesday, Oct. 14 | Early voting began |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | Last day to request an absentee ballot |
| Thursday, Oct. 29 | Last day of early voting |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Election Day, polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
What is on the ballot
The Nov. 3 election is Tennessee’s gubernatorial, federal and state general election. The election commission lists these district races for Knox County voters:
- U.S. House of Representatives, District 2
- Tennessee Senate, Districts 5 and 7
- Tennessee House of Representatives, Districts 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 89 and 90
Your sample ballot, with the races for your address, is available through the state voter lookup.
Early voting sites
| Area | Site | Address |
|---|---|---|
| East Knoxville (new) | Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church | 2714 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. |
| Northwest Knoxville (new) | Knoxville Expo Center | 5441 Clinton Highway |
| Downtown | City-County Building, Small Assembly Room | 400 Main St. |
| West Knoxville | Downtown West | 1645 Downtown West Blvd., Unit 40 |
| Northeast Knoxville | New Harvest Park | 4775 New Harvest Lane |
| South Knoxville | Meridian Baptist Church | 6513 Chapman Highway |
| Halls | Faithway Missionary Baptist Church | 4402 Crippen Road |
| Karns | Karns Senior Center | 8042 Oak Ridge Highway |
| Farragut | Farragut Community Center | 239 Jamestowne Blvd., Farragut |
| Northeast Knox County | Gibbs Ruritan Club | 7827 Tazewell Pike, Corryton |
| East Knox County | Carter Senior Center | 9040 Asheville Highway |
Call the election commission at 865-215-2480 for each site’s hours.
Turnout so far
In the first two days, 11,614 people voted early in Knox County, 5,633 on Oct. 14 and 5,981 on Oct. 15, and the commission had received 1,219 absentee ballots, for 12,833 votes in all. Downtown West was the busiest site. The report showed no votes at the Expo Center site for those two days. All totals are unofficial until certified by the election commission.
Election Day polling places
On Nov. 3 you vote only at your precinct’s polling place, listed on the state voter lookup and on the commission’s polling place list. Several polling places changed this year: Precinct 61E (Halls) votes at Faithway Baptist Church, Precinct 66SE (Farragut) at the Korean Church of Knoxville, and Precinct 77 is closed; the commission posted a new map for Precinct 78 in southeast Knox County.
Photo ID
Tennessee requires a photo ID to vote early or on Election Day. Accepted IDs include a Tennessee driver’s license with a photo, a U.S. passport and a U.S. military photo ID, even if expired. College student IDs, city or county IDs such as library cards, and IDs from other states are not accepted. Voters who vote absentee by mail are exempt. Full rules are on the Secretary of State’s voter ID page.
Registering for future elections
Register online through the Tennessee Secretary of State or on a paper form from the election commission. For the Nov. 3 election the deadline was Oct. 5. If you moved within Knox County, update your address before the next deadline.
What this means for you
- Avoid Election Day lines by voting early at any site through Oct. 29.
- Check your precinct before Nov. 3; some polling places moved this year.
Related: who to call at City Hall and public notices.
Frequently asked questions
When is early voting in Knox County?
Wednesday, Oct. 14, through Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, for the Nov. 3 election, at 11 sites around the county. Any registered Knox County voter can use any early voting site.
What time do the polls open in Knox County on Election Day?
Knox County polls are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. On Election Day you must vote at the polling place for your precinct.
What ID do I need to vote in Tennessee?
A government-issued photo ID, such as a Tennessee driver’s license, a U.S. passport or a U.S. military photo ID, even if expired. College student IDs, city or county IDs and out-of-state IDs are not accepted.
Is it too late to register to vote for the Nov. 3 election in Knox County?
Yes. The deadline was Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. You can still register for later elections; check your status on the state’s voter lookup.
When is the deadline to request an absentee ballot in Knox County?
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, for the Nov. 3 election.
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