Knoxville – As Knox Countians head to the polls on Thursday, the Election Commission wants to issue a few reminders. TIMES FOR VOTINGPOLLS ARE OPEN ON THURSDAY FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM. Any voter in line by 8:00 pm will be allowed to vote.THE BALLOTVoters will be asked “In which Primary do you wish to vote?”Voters will be able to choose a Republican ballot, a Democratic ballot, or a general only ballot.All voters are highly encouraged to review the ballot in advance and follow instructions as presented on the ballot. Sample ballots can be found on the home page here.PHOTO IDENTIFICATION A photo ID issued by the State of Tennessee (such as a driver’s license) or the Federal Government (such as a passport) is required to vote, unless an exemption applies. Election workers are trained to ask for your photo identification prior to being issued a ballot. Driver licenses from other states are not acceptable forms of ID for voting in the state of Tennessee.
WHERE DO I VOTE? On Election Day, voters must vote at their assigned precinct. For voters that are unsure where they vote, they can visit here and click on the “Where Do I Vote?” box on the front page and enter their residential address. The website will match the voter’s address with the correct polling place. NEW POLLING PLACES For voters in eight precincts across Knox County, their polling place changed (prior to the March 2024 Election).
- PRECINCT 12 – YWCA, 124 S. Cruze Street, Knoxville, 37914
(This replaces the Boys and Girls Club, 381 McConnell Street – Boys & Girls Club is no longer a polling place).
- PRECINCTS 63 & 63N – KARNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 8108 Beaver Ridge Road, Knoxville, 37931
(This replaces Karns Middle School, 2925 Gray Hendrix Road – Karns Middle School is no longer a polling place).
- PRECINCT 64 – PELLISSIPPI STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, 37931
(This replaces Solway Church of God, 3317 Solway Rd – Solway Church of God is no longer a polling place).
- PRECINCT 65E & 65S – EBENEZER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1001 Ebenezer Road, Knoxville, 37922
(This replaces Shoreline Church, 9635 Westland Drive – Shoreline Church is no longer a polling place).
- PRECINCT 65W & 65SW – FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 225 Jamestowne Boulevard, Farragut, 37934
(This replaces the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive – Farragut Town Hall is no longer a polling place). For more information on elections in Knox County, visit here.
