Early voting now open in Davidson County

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Early voting in Davidson County is now open through Thursday, Nov. 1, at designated times and locations. You must be registered in Davidson County and present a photo ID to vote. Election Day 2012 is Tuesday, Nov. 6.

View a sample ballot.

Locations

Belle Meade City Hall – 4705 Harding Pike

Bellevue Community Center – 656 Colice Jeanne Road

Bordeaux Library – 4000 Clarksville Pike

Coleman Park Community Center – 384 Thompson Lane

Crossings Event Center – 5380 Hickory Hollow Parkway

Election Commission – 800 2nd Ave. S., 1st Floor

Edmondson Pike Library – 5501 Edmondson Pike

Friendship Baptist Church – 1109 32nd Ave. N.

Goodlettsville City Hall – 105 South Main St.

Green Hills Library – 3701 Benham Ave.

Hermitage Library – 3700 James Kay Lane

Madison Library – 610 Gallatin Pike South

Schedule

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 18, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 19, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 22, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 26, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 27, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 29, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

You must present a photo ID to vote.

What IDs are acceptable?

Any of the following IDs may be used, even if expired:

  • Tennessee drivers license with your photo
  • United States passport
  • Photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
  • Photo ID issued by the federal or any state government
  • United States Military photo ID
  • State-issued handgun carry permit with your photo

What IDs are NOT acceptable?

College student IDs and photo IDs not issued by the federal or a state government are NOT acceptable.

Who is exempt?

  • Voters who vote absentee by mail
  • Voters who are residents of a licensed nursing home or assisted living center and who vote at the facility
  • Voters who are hospitalized
  • Voters with a religious objection to being photographed
  • Voters who are indigent and unable to obtain a photo ID without paying a fee

What if I registered by mail and am voting in my first election?

Federal law requires first time voters who register by mail to present one of the following:

  • A current photo identification with voter’s name and photo, or …
  • If the photo identification is expired, the voter must also present one of the following: a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows the voter’s name and address.

For more information, visit the Davidson County Election Commission website.