Downtown West and Farragut Lead the Way as Knox County Voters Head to the Polls
Early Voting continues through October 29. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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Knox County, it is time to take a look at the numbers!
Early Voting for the November 3, 2026, election began October 14, and the first several days of activity offer an interesting look at where voters are showing up across Knox County.
Here at The Mega Bullhorn of Truth, we believe that keeping the public informed means presenting the numbers, examining the trends, and allowing voters to see what is happening across our community.
The figures provided for October 14 through October 19 show activity at the county’s early voting locations. The daily totals vary by location, but Downtown West and Farragut have consistently been among the busiest locations in the reporting provided.
Before we get into the numbers, remember two important dates:
- Thursday, October 29, 2026: Final day of Early Voting.
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Election Day.
There is still time for eligible voters to make their voices heard.
October 14: Early Voting Gets Underway
The first day’s reported activity was led by Downtown West, with Farragut in second place. Clinton Highway was Closed the first three days recording zero votes in the figures supplied for that day.
| Early Voting Location | Votes |
|---|---|
| Downtown West — West Knoxville | 1,328 |
| Farragut — Deep West Knox County | 987 |
| Karns — Northwest Knox County | 707 |
| New Harvest — North Knox | 686 |
| Halls — Far North Knox County | 538 |
| South — South Knox | 416 |
| City County Building — City | 336 |
| Payne Avenue Baptist — East Knoxville | 261 |
| Carter — East Knox County | 230 |
| Gibbs — Far Northeast Knox County | 142 |
| Clinton Highway — North Knoxville | 0 |
| Total reported | 5,631 |
Downtown West led the way with 1,328 votes, while Farragut followed with 987. Karns and New Harvest also recorded substantial activity.
The geographic spread gives us an initial picture of voter participation across western, northern, southern, eastern, and downtown areas of Knox County.
October 15: Downtown West Maintains the Lead
On October 15, Downtown West again led the reported locations, increasing to 1,395 votes. Farragut recorded 1,023.
| Early Voting Location | Votes |
|---|---|
| Downtown West | 1,395 |
| Farragut | 1,023 |
| New Harvest | 732 |
| Karns | 730 |
| Halls | 659 |
| South | 515 |
| City County Building | 313 |
| Carter | 242 |
| Payne Avenue Baptist | 223 |
| Gibbs | 313 |
| Clinton Highway | 0 |
| Total reported | 6,145 |
The figures show continued strength at Downtown West and Farragut. New Harvest and Karns were nearly even, with just two votes separating the two locations.
One item deserves attention: Gibbs recorded 313 votes on October 15, compared with 142 on October 14 and 119 on October 16.
October 16: Karns Moves Up
October 16 brought another strong day at Downtown West and Farragut. Karns also recorded an increase, reaching 874 votes.
| Early Voting Location | Votes |
|---|---|
| Downtown West | 1,374 |
| Farragut | 1,090 |
| Karns | 874 |
| New Harvest | 725 |
| Halls | 664 |
| South | 552 |
| City County Building | 303 |
| Payne Avenue Baptist | 291 |
| Carter | 208 |
| Gibbs | 119 |
| Clinton Highway | 0 |
| Total reported | 6,200 |
Karns moved ahead of New Harvest, while South reached 552 votes. Farragut continued to build on its first two days of activity.
October 17: Clinton Highway Enters the Picture
Saturday’s reported numbers show a different pattern. Downtown West remained first, but Clinton Highway recorded 590 votes and moved into third place.
| Early Voting Location | Votes |
|---|---|
| Downtown West | 957 |
| Farragut | 667 |
| Clinton Highway | 590 |
| New Harvest | 422 |
| South | 303 |
| Halls | 240 |
| Payne Avenue Baptist | 208 |
| City County Building | 96 |
| Carter | 88 |
| Gibbs | 85 |
| Karns | 0 |
| Total reported | 3,656 |
The reported total was lower than the preceding days. That alone does not establish a change in voter interest: daily schedules, hours of operation, reporting practices, and location availability can affect comparisons.
Karns is closed on Saturday’s due to the next door Sports Park, recording zero votes in the figures supplied for October 17, following 874 on October 16.
October 19: Downtown West and Farragut Remain on Top
Monday’s reported activity brought Downtown West to 1,511 votes, the highest single-location daily figure in the supplied reports. Farragut followed with 1,152, while Clinton Highway recorded 835.
| Early Voting Location | Votes |
|---|---|
| Downtown West | 1,511 |
| Farragut | 1,152 |
| Clinton Highway | 835 |
| Karns | 826 |
| New Harvest | 781 |
| Halls | 620 |
| South | 509 |
| Payne Avenue Baptist | 313 |
| City County Building | 282 |
| Carter | 251 |
| Gibbs | 135 |
| Total reported | 7,215 |
Downtown West and Farragut once again occupied the top two positions. Clinton Highway and Karns were separated by just nine votes.
New Harvest also recorded 781 votes, while Halls and South continued to draw voters.
The October 19 total was the highest of the five daily reports supplied for this article. It is important to remember that these figures represent reported activity for individual days, not a cumulative count of unique voters for the entire Early Voting period.
October 14–19: What Do the Numbers Tell Us?
Looking across the five days for which figures were supplied, several observations stand out:
1. Downtown West has been a leading location.
It recorded the highest daily total on October 14, 15, 16, 17, and 19. Its October 19 total of 1,511 was the largest single-location daily figure in the information provided.
2. Farragut has consistently ranked near the top.
Farragut was the second-highest location on all five reported days, demonstrating sustained activity in deep West Knox County.
3. Clinton Highway’s numbers changed substantially.
The supplied reports show zero votes on October 14, 15, and 16, due to being Closed, followed by 590 on October 17 and 835 on October 19.
4. Voters are participating across the county.
Karns, New Harvest, Halls, South, Payne Avenue Baptist, Carter, Gibbs, and the City County Building all recorded activity during the period.
Absentee Voting: October 14–17
The absentee figure provided for October 14 through October 17 was 1,659.
That number should be treated as the reported absentee total for the stated period. Without additional detail from the source, we should not assume whether it represents ballots requested, ballots issued, ballots returned, or another absentee-voting measure.
Those distinctions matter when comparing absentee activity with in-person Early Voting.
The Final Word: Knox County, There Is Still Time
Knox County voters, the November election is approaching quickly, but the opportunity to participate in Early Voting remains open through Thursday, October 29.
If you have a plan to vote, follow through. If you need to confirm your voting location, eligibility, or the hours of operation, consult the Knox County Election Commission before heading out.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
As the remaining days of Early Voting unfold, The Mega Bullhorn of Truth will continue to examine the numbers and provide readers with information about participation across Knox County.
Remember, an informed electorate is an engaged electorate. Do your homework, know the candidates and issues, and make your voice heard.
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