Voting in Williamson County: registration, polls, early voting

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Williamson County Election Commission and the Tennessee Secretary of State. This guide is factual only and does not endorse any candidate or position.

The next election is the Federal/State General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Early voting is underway and runs through Thursday, Oct. 29. There is no Brentwood city race on this ballot; the county’s public notices list municipal races in Fairview, Nolensville and Thompson’s Station.

Who to call

• Williamson County Election Commission: 405 Downs Blvd., Franklin, 615-790-5711, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
• Check your registration: Tennessee voter lookup
• Sample ballot: Nov. 3 sample ballot (PDF)
• Absentee ballots: Absenteevote@williamsoncounty-tn.gov

Key dates for the Nov. 3 election

The registration deadline for this election has passed: forms had to be hand-delivered or postmarked generally no later than 30 days before Election Day.

Early voting in Brentwood

Brentwood’s early voting site is the John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the two Saturdays through Oct. 29, according to the county’s early voting notice (PDF).

Any registered Williamson County voter can use any of the eight early voting sites, whatever their address. The others are the Election Commission office, the Franklin Recreation Complex and Grace Church at Franklin in Franklin, and the College Grove Community Center, Fairview Recreation Center, Nolensville Recreation Center and Longview Recreation Center in Spring Hill.

Voting on Election Day

Williamson County uses vote centers. On Election Day any registered county voter can vote at any vote center, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the county’s vote centers page says. The Brentwood vote centers on the Nov. 3 list (PDF):

The Nolensville Recreation Center, 7250 Nolensville Road in Nolensville, and the Cool Springs Conference Center in the Marriott lobby, 700 Cool Springs Blvd., are also close. The vote centers map shows all 27. You will get the ballot for the districts where you live, wherever you vote.

What to bring

A federal or Tennessee state-issued photo ID with your name and photo, even if it has expired, unless an exception applies. See the state’s photo ID rules. First-time voters who registered online or by mail must vote in person and show proof of their home address.

What’s on the ballot

The sample ballot lists every race. Statewide, voters will also decide proposed amendments to the Tennessee Constitution. Tennessee redrew its U.S. House districts in May 2026; check your district on the Secretary of State’s redistricting page or in the GoVoteTN app.

Absentee voting

Tennessee allows voting by mail only for certain reasons, listed in the state’s guide to absentee voting. They include being 60 or older; being outside the county for all of early voting and Election Day; being hospitalized, ill or disabled, or caring for someone who is; being a full-time college student outside the county, or the spouse of one; and jury duty.

• Use the county’s Nov. 3 absentee request form.
• Mail it to the Williamson County Election Commission, 405 Downs Blvd., Franklin, TN 37064, or email it to the absentee address above.
• It must arrive by Saturday, Oct. 24. Your ballot must be back by the close of polls Nov. 3, and it must be returned by mail.

Brentwood city elections

The seven Brentwood city commissioners are elected citywide, not by district, to four-year terms, and the commission picks the mayor and vice mayor from among its members for two-year terms, according to the city’s Board of Commissioners page. The next city election is in May 2027, when the seat filled by the appointment of Stevan Pippin in July 2025 is up, the city said. Contacts for every commissioner are in our who to call at City Hall guide.

Registering for future elections

Register online or with the paper form (PDF), per the county’s registration page. You must be a U.S. citizen, a Tennessee resident and 18 by the next election, with no felony conviction unless your rights have been restored. Moved within the county? Update your address the same way.

Related guides: moving to Brentwood and public notices.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I early vote in Brentwood, TN?

At the John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road. Any registered Williamson County voter can also use any of the county’s other seven early voting sites.

What are early voting hours in Williamson County?

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, Oct. 17 and Oct. 24, through Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.

Where do I vote on Election Day in Brentwood?

At any Williamson County vote center, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Brentwood’s are Sunset Elementary, the Brentwood library, Edmondson Elementary, Brenthaven Church and Brentwood High.

What ID do I need to vote in Tennessee?

A federal or Tennessee state-issued photo ID with your name and photo, even if it is expired, unless an exception applies.

When is the next Brentwood city election?

May 2027, when the Brentwood City Commission seat now held by appointed Commissioner Stevan Pippin is up for election, according to the city.