Nashville and Davidson County have
a single government encompassing more than 500,000 people and 533
square miles of land. A mayor, a vice-mayor and a 40-member
legislative council govern the Metropolitan area.
Voter Registration
To vote in Tennessee,
you must be at least 18 years of age by the
election date, you must be a citizen of the
United States, and you cannot have been convicted
of a felony.
To vote in an
election, you must register at least 30 days in
advance and provide a street address, a birth
date and place, and a Social Security number.
Registration may be
done at the Election Commission's office, at the
driver's license office, at certain government
offices, or by mail. Forms are also available at
public libraries and post offices.
Contact the Election
Commission for more information: