How to register to vote in Tennessee

By NPR staff
  •   Last revised Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Key links

General information Check voter registration status Register online Change registration

Deadlines for Aug. 6 primary election

Online Register by Tuesday, July 7
By mail Postmarked by Tuesday, July 7
In person Register by Tuesday, July 7

Deadlines for Nov. 3 general election

Online Register by Monday, Oct. 5
By mail Postmarked by Monday, Oct. 5
In person Register by Monday, Oct. 5

Last updated July 14, 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters may have different registration deadlines.