when do the polls close in tennessee

Polls in Tennessee close at the same statewide time on Election Day: 8 p.m. Eastern and 7 p.m. Central.

Standard closing time

• Tennessee law sets a uniform poll-closing time so that all Election Day precincts close together statewide.

• In practice, that means:
  • Counties in the Eastern Time Zone close at 8:00 p.m. Eastern.

* Counties in the Central Time Zone close at 7:00 p.m. Central (which is the same moment as 8:00 p.m. Eastern).

Local variations and what to check

• Opening times can vary by county, but the closing time listed above is the statewide rule for Election Day.

• For the exact hours at your specific polling place (or for local elections that might have different arrangements), check:
  • Your county election commission website.

* The Tennessee Secretary of State’s elections page.

Practical tips

• If you are in line by the official closing time , you are generally allowed to vote even if you wait past that hour. (This is a common election practice; confirm with local officials for your county’s guidance.)

• To avoid last‑minute issues, plan to arrive at least 30–60 minutes before closing, especially in higher‑turnout elections.

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