Tennessee polls generally close at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time and 7:00 p.m. Central Time for statewide elections, which corresponds to the standard “7 p.m. local time” rule used in many references for Tennessee.

Core timing in Tennessee

  • Most Tennessee polling places close at 7:00 p.m. local time (7:00 p.m. Central in the west/central parts of the state and 8:00 p.m. Eastern in the eastern counties).
  • These times apply to major statewide elections (primaries and generals), but exact hours can vary slightly by county, so local election officials remain the final authority.

What to do if you’re unsure

  • Check your county election commission website (for example, Davidson County’s election site lists election dates, locations, and hours).
  • You can also call your local election office or the Tennessee voter protection / information line listed on statewide voting-rights sites for confirmation on specific election days.

If you are still in line at closing time, you are generally allowed to vote, so stay in line until you cast your ballot.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.