KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) — Early voting is underway across Knox County as voters begin casting ballots in Tennessee’s 2026 General Election, featuring the race for governor, federal and state offices, and three proposed amendments to the Tennessee Constitution.
According to the 2026 General Election schedule from the Knox County Election Commission, early voting runs from Wednesday, October 14 through Thursday, October 29. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
One of the highest-profile contests on the ballot is Tennessee’s race for Governor, along with races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House District 2, Tennessee Senate Districts 5 and 7, and several Tennessee House seats.
Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot
Voters will also decide three proposed amendments to the Tennessee Constitution. The amendments address various state government and constitutional issues and appear statewide on ballots across Tennessee. Voters can review the full amendment language through the Tennessee Secretary of State’s election resources before casting their vote.
Important Election Deadlines
- Early Voting Begins: October 14, 2026
- Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot: October 24, 2026
- Early Voting Ends: October 29, 2026
- Election Day: November 3, 2026
Knox County Early Voting Locations
Knox County voters may cast ballots at any early voting location in the county, regardless of their home precinct.
Downtown Knoxville
- City-County Building, Small Assembly Room
- 400 Main Street
West Knoxville
- Downtown West
- 1645 Downtown West Boulevard, Unit 40
Farragut
- Farragut Community Center
- 239 Jamestowne Boulevard
Halls
- Faithway Missionary Baptist Church
- 4402 Crippen Road
Karns
- Karns Senior Center
- 8042 Oak Ridge Highway
South Knoxville
- Meridian Baptist Church
- 6513 Chapman Highway
East Knoxville
- Carter Senior Center
- 9040 Asheville Highway
East Knoxville (New Location)
- Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church
- 2714 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Northwest Knoxville (New Location)
- Knoxville Expo Center
- 5441 Clinton Highway
Northeast Knoxville
- New Harvest Park
- 4775 New Harvest Lane
Northeast Knox County
- Gibbs Ruritan Club
- 7827 Tazewell Pike, Corryton
Early Voting Hours
Most Knox County early voting sites will operate:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- No Sunday Voting
Officials note that some locations may have extended or modified schedules on certain days. Voters are encouraged to verify specific hours before heading to the polls.
The Knox County Election Commission is encouraging voters to take advantage of the two-week early voting period to avoid potential lines on Election Day.
For a link to view a sample ballot and get more information, please go to https://www.knoxcounty.org/election/
