Davidson County Election Commission
Coverage of Davidson County Election Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Tennessee primary election day: What Davidson County voters need to know
Davidson County voters in Tennessee head to the polls for the primary election, with redistricting causing some voters to see different candidates on their ballots. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, and officials have prepared for high turnout by testing voting machines and distributing voter registration cards.
- ‘The lie they’re telling is so egregious.’ Former Metro Councilmember seeks investigation into Fairgrounds Speedway petition canvassers
A former Metro Councilmember in Nashville is challenging a petition campaign seeking to end auto racing at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and replace it with affordable housing, alleging canvassers are misrepresenting the city's stance on demolition. The petition, which requires 10% of registered voters' signatures, faces scrutiny over claims that city officials have not authorized such changes, with the councilmember requesting an investigation into alleged fraudulent tactics.
- July 30: Darrell Hines Clemency Request; Early Voting Pace Increases
Darrell Hines' attorneys filed a clemency request with Gov. Bill Lee, citing issues with his trial, recent strokes, and the aborted execution of Tony Carruthers. Early voting in Davidson County reached 31,660 ballots cast, with an average of 2,878 votes per day as the primary approaches.
- July 23: Nashville Zoo Reaction to Data Center Zoning; a Wet July in Nashville
The Nashville Zoo praised Metro Council's data center zoning restrictions as an 'important victory,' citing a petition with over half a million signatures and public opposition to a data center adjacent to the zoo. July 2026 was Nashville's rainiest month in over a year, with 6.16 inches of rain recorded at Nashville International Airport. Early voting for August primaries saw 13,374 ballots cast as of July 23.
- July 22: Choose How You Move Positions; Early Voting Totals
The Choose How You Move transportation program is hiring senior engineering and corridor management roles as it progresses. Early voting for August primaries reached 10,805 ballots, with Tuesday being the busiest day. Vanderbilt football coach Clark Lea has not yet decided on a replacement for starting quarterback Diego Pavia.
- July 15: Davidson County Early Voting Locations; Nashville International Airport Renovations
Davidson County adds three new early voting sites for the August 6 primary, including locations at the DCEC office and the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Nashville International Airport begins structural demolition for expansion, with noisy work scheduled overnight. A proposed program aims to support high school students in showcasing small businesses at the Fairgrounds Nashville, though budget concerns were raised due to a recent fire.
- Davidson County opens three new early voting locations. Here's what you should know
Davidson County has opened three new early voting locations ahead of the state's primary and general elections, which are less than a month away. The Davidson County Election Commission is responsible for the new locations.
- July 7: Voter Registration Deadline; Metro Nashville Airport Authority Board Tug of War
The voter registration deadline for August elections is July 7. The newly seated Metro Nashville Airport Authority board seeks to withdraw from a lawsuit initiated by its previous incarnation over control of the airport, following a state law change altering board appointments.