In Tennessee, polls are generally open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time for most statewide elections.

Standard poll hours

  • Statewide election guidance lists Tennesseeā€™s usual poll closing time as 7:00 p.m. in the local time zone of the precinct.
  • News coverage for recent statewide elections in Tennessee likewise instructs voters that polls close at 7:00 p.m. local time.

Important exceptions

  • Some counties or specific elections may set slightly different hours (for example, certain local elections or special elections), so exact times can vary by county.
  • Early voting sites and Election Day precincts can have different hours, so early voting locations may close earlier than 7:00 p.m.

If youā€™re in line at closing

  • Tennessee follows the common rule that if you are in line by the official closing time, you are allowed to vote even if you cast your ballot after that time.
  • Poll workers will typically mark or organize the line at closing time to ensure everyone who arrived on time is still able to vote.

How to doubleā€‘check your time

  • Check your county election commission website (for example, Blount County lists ā€œPolls are Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.ā€ for its 2026 elections, showing local variation).
  • You can also confirm hours and your polling place on the Tennessee Secretary of State or county election commission voter information pages before you go.

Practical takeaway: plan to vote well before 7:00 p.m. local time, and always verify hours with your specific county, since a few counties may post slightly different opening/closing times.