07.08.2024

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🗳️ Election Day is less than a month away

Voter guide for the Aug. 1 election in Davidson County

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Want to cast your ballot early? All 12 early voting locations open Friday, July 12. | Photo by NASHtoday

The next election in Davidson County is inching closer on Thursday, Aug. 1, and we’re here to help you prepare for the polls.

As a refresher, the state and federal primary, Davidson County general election, and Oak Hill municipal election will be on the ballot.

Important dates

Early voting | Friday, July 12-Saturday, July 27
Deadline to request an absentee ballot | Thursday, July 25

Early voting locations

All 12 early voting sites open Friday, July 12. Locations are closed on Sundays. Residents can vote during the following hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Wednesday and Saturday), 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Tuesday and Thursday), and 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Monday and Friday).

Election Day

Find your polling place with this voter information tool. Once you plug in your address on the interactive map, your polling place will pop up.

If you are waiting until Election Day to vote, the address you are given using the tool above is where you must vote. The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 1.

Voters must present an ID that includes their name and photograph. This could be a Tennessee driver’s license or another acceptable form of photo ID. A voter registration card is not necessary to vote.

Looking ahead

Beyond the Aug. 1 election, mark these days in your calendar.

Nov. 5 | State and federal general + Belle Meade, Forest Hills, and Goodlettsville municipal elections

First day to request absentee ballot | Aug. 7
Voter registration deadline | Oct. 7
Early Voting | Oct. 16-31
Deadline to request an absentee ballot | Oct. 29

You can learn more about voting in Nashville by visiting the Davidson County Election Commission’s website.

See what's on the ballot

Events

Monday, July 8

Pedal the Park | Monday, July 8 | 5:30 p.m. | Shelby Park Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St. | Free | Cruise around Shelby Park starting from the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center Trailhead for a casual, no-drop ride for ages 10 and up.

Tuesday, July 9

Lo Fi Launch Party | Tuesday, July 9 | 6 p.m. | The Basement, 1604 8th Ave. S. | Free | Liz Riggs celebrates her debut novel, “Lo Fi,” with a reading and book signing, followed by musical performances.
Living Building Design Workshop - Place | Tuesday, July 9 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100 | Free | Join the park for an interactive workshop to develop a Living Building Challenge project brief — registration required.

Wednesday, July 10

Barrels of Laughs | Wednesday, July 10 | 6 p.m. | Pennington Distilling Co., 900 44th Ave. N. | $10+ | Join the distillery for a night of music and comedy.

Thursday, July 11

Kreate Hub Open House | Thursday, July 11 | 4-7 p.m. | Kreate Hub Nashville, 309 Plus Park Blvd. | Free | Enjoy refreshments and music while mingling with fellow creatives and professionals.

Plan Ahead

Under the Stars Concert Series | Friday, July 19-Friday, Sept. 6 | 7 p.m. | Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. | $55-$75 | Bring a blanket or lawn chair to Cheekwood’s gorgeous gardens for five magical musical evenings under the stars. Local food trucks + vendors will be offering drinks + bites.*

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Festival

Nashville Farmers Market’s annual Tomat-O-Rama Festival returns Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Skip the “Is it a fruit or vegetable?” debate and jump to the fun stuff: cooking demonstrations, a tomato tasting table, food trucks, and more.

Plan Ahead

In other foodie news, Greys Fine Cheeses is hosting its inaugural Cheese Festival on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Prepare to spend your afternoon meeting artisan cheesemakers + eating award-winning cheeses at Southern Grist’s taproom in The Nations. Tickets are on sale.

Sports

Touchdown. The Nashville Kats defeated the Orlando Predators 62-32 in the first round of the AFL Playoffs on Friday. The team will take on the Billings Outlaws on Saturday, July 13 (9 p.m.) in the semifinals. Tune in via CBS Sports Network or 102.5 and 106.3 FM The Game.

Closing

Sugar Drop, a Franklin-based sweets shop specializing in colorful cakes, cookies, and more, is closing after Saturday, July 20. Until then, stop by 574 Franklin Rd. for a sweet treat or sign up for one of the remaining cookie classes.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Dylan

From the editor

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