Rutherford County voters can vote at any of the county's 30 vote centers on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters are not assigned to a single polling place, so a resident of Smyrna can vote in Murfreesboro, and a Murfreesboro resident can vote near work or school anywhere in the county.
What time do polls open on Election Day in Rutherford County?
The Rutherford County Election Commission says polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the day of the election.
How do Rutherford County vote centers work?
The county uses Convenient Vote Centers on Election Day. According to the Election Commission, voters may vote at any of the 30 locations that are most convenient to their work, school or travel inside Rutherford County, and they are no longer assigned a mandated polling location. The commission says early voting stays the same and is not affected by the vote center system.
The county also offers an online map to find the nearest vote center.
Where can I vote on Election Day in Murfreesboro?
These are the vote centers with Murfreesboro addresses, as listed by the Election Commission:
- Browns Chapel Elementary School: 6128 Baker Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
- Lane Agri-Park Livestock Pavilion: 315 John Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
- Blackman United Methodist: 4380 Manson Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
- Leanna Church of Christ: 4198 Sulphur Springs Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
- Wilson Elementary School: 1545 Cut Off Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
- Siegel Middle School: 355 W. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
- Mitchell-Neilson Primary School: 1303 Jones Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129
- Cason Lane Academy: 1330 Cason Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
- Barfield Elementary School: 350 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
- MTAR: 311 Butler Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
- Central Magnet School: 701 E. Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
- Hobgood Elementary School: 307 Baird Lane South, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
- North Boulevard Church of Christ: 1112 N. Rutherford Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
- Sports Com: 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
- Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School: 5555 Manchester Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37127
- World Outreach Church (Leadership Park): 1921 New Salem Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
- Blackman High School: 3956 Blaze Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Where are the vote centers in Smyrna, LaVergne and the rest of the county?
Smyrna
- Cedar Grove Elementary School: 354 Chaney Road, Smyrna, TN 37167
- Stewarts Creek Elementary School: 200 Red Hawk Parkway, Smyrna, TN 37167
- Stewartsboro Elementary School: 10479 Old Nashville Highway, Smyrna, TN 37167
- Smyrna Middle School: 712 Hazelwood Drive, Smyrna, TN 37167
- Smyrna Elementary School: 1001 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna, TN 37167
LaVergne
- LaVergne Middle School: 382 Stones River Road, LaVergne, TN 37086
- Rock Springs Elementary School: 1000 Waldron Road, LaVergne, TN 37086
Other communities
- Lascassas Elementary School: 6300 Lascassas Pike, Lascassas, TN 37085
- Milton Church of Christ: 12155 Lascassas Pike, Milton, TN 37118
- Kittrell Elementary School: 7801 Old Woodbury Pike, Readyville, TN 37149
- Christiana Middle School: 4675 Shelbyville Pike, Christiana, TN 37037
- Rockvale Middle School: 6543 Highway 99, Rockvale, TN 37153
- Eagleville Community Center: 317 Old Highway 99, Eagleville, TN 37060
What ID do I need to vote in Tennessee?
The Tennessee Secretary of State says all voters must show a federal or Tennessee state ID with the voter's name and photograph when voting at the polls, whether early or on Election Day, unless an exemption applies. Any of these may be used, even if expired:
- Tennessee driver license with a photo
- U.S. passport
- Photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
- Photo ID issued by the federal or Tennessee state government
- U.S. military photo ID
- Tennessee handgun carry permit with a photo
The state says college student IDs are not acceptable, nor are photo IDs from counties, cities or other states, such as library cards. First-time voters who registered by mail or online and bring an expired ID must also show a document with their name and address, such as a current utility bill, bank statement, government check or paycheck.
The Secretary of State lists exemptions for absentee-by-mail voters, residents of licensed nursing homes or assisted living centers who vote at the facility, hospitalized voters, voters with a religious objection to being photographed, and voters who are indigent and cannot get a photo ID without paying a fee.
What is on the Nov. 3 ballot in Rutherford County?
The Election Commission has posted a general sample ballot for the Nov. 3 state and federal general election. It includes races for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, the Tennessee Senate and Tennessee House of Representatives, plus three proposed amendments to the Tennessee Constitution. OnlyInMurfreesboro's guide to the Tennessee constitutional amendments on the November ballot explains each one.
The commission has also posted separate sample ballots for Eagleville, LaVergne and Smyrna, which have town races on the same ballot. Those races are covered in the Smyrna, LaVergne and Eagleville municipal elections article. All four sample ballots are on the Rutherford County Election Commission page.
Did my congressional district change?
It may have. The Tennessee Secretary of State says the General Assembly adopted revised congressional districts during its Second Extraordinary Session in May 2026. The Election Commission links to that notice from its home page, and the county's general sample ballot lists more than one U.S. House district.
Voters can check which district they live in now with the state's revised district look-up by address. The Comptroller's office also has detailed maps of each district.
More election information around Murfreesboro
Anyone who would rather skip the Election Day lines can use the Rutherford County early voting guide, which lists early voting dates, hours and locations. The Rutherford County guide covers other county services, and the Smyrna, TN guide has more for voters in Smyrna. The Election Commission's own office is set to move to a renovated downtown building, as explained in the article on Rutherford County offices moving to 120 E. Main St.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Election Day in Rutherford County?
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Can I vote at any polling place in Rutherford County?
Yes. On Election Day, registered Rutherford County voters may vote at any of the county's 30 vote centers, according to the Election Commission.
Can I use an expired driver license to vote in Tennessee?
Yes. The Tennessee Secretary of State says acceptable photo IDs may be used even if expired. First-time voters who registered by mail or online and bring an expired ID must also show a document with their name and address.
Can I use my MTSU student ID to vote?
No. The Tennessee Secretary of State says college student IDs are not acceptable for voting.
How do I contact the Rutherford County Election Commission?
The Election Commission can be reached at 615-898-7743. Its office is at 1 S. Public Square, Suite 103, Murfreesboro, and is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Sources: Rutherford County Election Commission: Polling Locations, Rutherford County Election Commission, Rutherford County November 2026 General Sample Ballot (PDF), Tennessee Secretary of State: Guide on ID Requirements When Voting, Tennessee Secretary of State: 2026 Congressional Redistricting.
*Illustration: AI-generated image; not an actual Rutherford County vote center.*