Davidson County Election Commission adds two early‑voting sites for August primary

The Davidson County Election Commission voted to approve the early‑voting schedule and locations for the Aug. 6 state and federal primary and Oak Hill municipal election, adding two new sites to the roster.

Administrator Richardson told the commission the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (Green Hills) and the Scarrett Bennett Center (Midtown) had been vetted and approved by the county election commission's security team for IT and other election integrity standards. "Both of them have met the standards regarding IT, technology improvements and so forth," Richardson said.

The commission took the motion from Commissioner Dan Davis and, after a second, approved the schedule by voice vote. Chair called for ayes and the motion carried.

Commissioner Janine Davis said she is employed at the Scarrett Bennett Center as director of sales and development and disclosed that the venue would provide space complimentary and that she would not receive compensation or have access to the locked voting room. "I do not have access to that space... I don't have a key to go into that space," Janine Davis said, adding that Scarrett Bennett will upgrade lobby cameras and that security measures would be in place.

Commissioner Byrd asked whether the number of early voting days remained the same; Richardson and staff confirmed the typical schedule of 14 days. Commissioners praised staff for arranging the new locations and thanked partners who helped secure the sites.

The commission's approval was by voice vote; the chair announced the motion approved. The newly confirmed locations replace the Green Hills library and add Midtown coverage ahead of the August primary.

Next steps: staff will publish the full early‑voting schedule and locations and prepare the sites for the August election.