This coming Thursday, August 7th, is an official, election day in Knoxville, Tennessee.

There are actually 3 elections going on Thursday; a county wide election, a city election, and a federal primary election in addition to a couple of local ordinances, and some state judicial retention questions, i.e. “shall we re-elect and keep the following judges?”.

vote August 7th

It’s a fairly long ballot so you would do well to get a copy beforehand and study the candidates and issue before you go to the polls to make your voting process as smooth as possible.

You don’t have to vote in all three elections if you don’t choose to; you can vote in any combination of the three elections or even only vote for one candidate but I recommend voting the entire ballot. After all, that is what you came for.

You should already be registered; if you’re not it’s too late to register to vote in this upcoming election but not the presidential election in November.

When you enter the polling place you should vote in (click here to see where you vote) you will be handed an application for ballot that you fill out with your name and address and sign.

Once the registrar verifies your address and eligibility to vote you give your application to one of the machine operators who will direct you to the next available voting machine.

Read over the ballot carefully and make sure you’re voting for the candidates and issues the way you want to vote.

After voting you press the “Cast Ballot” button on the bottom of the machine and when you see the American Flag waving on your screen you’re done.

Election workers will be on hand to help and answer questions about the mechanics of voting but they can’t make your choices for you or recommend candidate so you need to do your homework before you get to the polls.

The Knox County Election Commission has an excellent website that will answer most any question you may have and also let’s you see a sample ballot.
I plan to work at the Bearden High School polls so if you live in that district I may see you on election day.

don't forget to vote on August 7th

Don’t forget to vote; it’s your right and your duty as a citizen.