Polling Place Changes For Election Day

We are now less than two weeks away from election day. The Cocke County Election Commission says there are a few changes for those who are planning on going out to the polls on November 5, election day.

For those in the Central Precinct who vote at the Newport Community Center Election Day, voters will use the new downstairs entrance facing Cosby Hwy. (426 Cosby Hwy., Newport).  Do not use the old upstairs / Prospect Ave. entrance.  Voting at the Newport Community Center will take place in the downstairs game room. Voters should enter the new downstairs lobby, go to the rear of the lobby, and take a right.

For those in the Northport Precinct, Election Day voting has moved to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV Building) Chapter 102, located at 148 Pine St.  in Newport. Look for the white sign with large red letters that say DAV when traveling on North St. (US Hwy. 321), then travel up the hill on Pine St. to the DAV building. There’s no longer any voting at the fire hall near the city park. 

Due to restoration still going on at City Hall, those who normally vote in the West End precinct at City Hall, your polling place has been moved to the West End Baptist Church Gymnasium behind the Co-op on West End Street. This change is just for the November 5 election. In 2026, voters in that precinct will return to City Hall.

Early voting continues this week with hours of 9-5 and 9-noon on Saturday. The last day for early voting will be on October 31.