Tennesseans encouraged to vote early beginning July 17

By Glenda Atkinson,

Staff Reporter

Early voting for the Tennessee State and Federal Primary and County General Election begins Friday, July 17, and runs Monday to Saturday until Saturday, August 1. Election Day is Thursday, August 6. Lewis County Election Commission office will be open for early voting from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. until noon on Saturdays through August 1.

"The safety of voters and poll officials are our top priority," said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. "With social distancing measures and many other safety precautions in place for this election,...