Early voting for the September 14 Tennessee House District 51 and Metropolitan Runoff Election began Friday, and will continue until Saturday, September 9.

The Tennessee House of Representatives District 51 election will be between David C. Hooven (R), Aftyn Behn (D), and Annabelle Lee (I). Aftyn Behn defeated former councilman Anthony Davis in the primary. Should neither of the candidates receive more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a runoff.

Additionally, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County will be holding its runoff election for Mayor, and Council At Large, Council District 4, and Council District 11. Voters will have to choose four of the eight candidates for Council At Large seats. 

Polling officials encourage residents to take advantage of early voting. Early voting offers the flexibility of evening and Saturday hours, along with multiple polling locations.

“If you registered recently, don’t be discouraged if your name isn’t on the list at the polling place,” said one official. “We recommend voting early so you can work out any issues.”

Voters can download the GoVoteTN app, available in the App Store or Google Play, to view voter-specific information. Voters can find early voting and Election Day polling locations, view and mark sample ballots and much more. The platform is also available at <GoVoteTN.com>.

Residents voting early or on Election Day should remember to bring valid photo identification with them to the polls. A driver’s license or photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security as well as photo IDs issued by Tennessee state government or the federal government are acceptable even if they are expired. College student IDs are not acceptable.

All early voting locations are open Mondays from 8 am to 5:30 pm; Tuesdays from 8 am to 7 pm; Wednesday from 8 am to 4:30 pm; Thursday from 8 am to 7 pm; Friday from 8 am to 5:30 pm; and Saturday from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Locations include:

Belle Meade City Hall at 4705 Harding Pike, Nashville

Bellevue Library at 720 Baugh Road, Nashville

Bordeaux Library at 4000 Clarksville Pike, Nashville

Casa Azafrán Community Center at 2195 Nolensville Pike, Nashville

Edmondson Pike Library at 5501 Edmondson Pike, Nashville

Goodlettsville Community Center at 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville

Green Hills Library at 3701 Benham Avenue, Nashville

Hermitage Library at 3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage

Howard Office Building at 700 2nd Avenue South, Nashville

Madison Library at 610 Gallatin Pike South, Madison

Margaret Maddox East YMCE at 2624 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, Nashville

Southeast Library at 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy., Antioch

Early voting ends on Saturday, September 9 and Election Day is Thursday, September 14. On Election Day, citizens must vote at their assigned polling place.

For more information, visit:  <www.nashville.gov/vote>.

I’m Chris Cheng. I’m running for Nashville’s Metro Council at Large to:

• Preserve our parks, greenways, and recreational spaces.
• Invest in our libraries, schools, art hubs, and community centers.
• Advocate for safe and sustainable countywide infrastructure.
• Support our teachers, first responders, and metro employees.
• Champion our small businesses and local entrepreneurs.

I have tremendous energy and enthusiasm for this city. I love the people here. I’m running to make Nashville a better place for all of us. This is home.