Walking the ‘county’ line

Monteagle, Tennessee is one of about 75 towns, cities, and municipalities in the United States that span across more than two counties. In the 2000 census, the percentage of Monteagle residents residing in Grundy County was 64.9%; Marion County 34.6%; and in Franklin County 0.5% (about 6 people).

The majority of voters in Monteagle will cast their vote in Grundy County. There are two locations in Grundy County for early voting, beginning on Wednesday, October 14th and continuing through October 29th. The locations are Altamont City Hall, 1433 SR 56, Altamont, and Plain View Community Center, 1235 SR 56, Tracy City. Early voting hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.

For Monteagle residents of Marion County, early voting locations are the Marion County Election Commission at 109 Academy Avenue in Jasper on October 14th – October 29th, Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST; Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. CST; Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST; and Whitwell City Hall, 13671 Hwy 28, Whitwell on Monday, October 26th & Tuesday, October 27th, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST.

Early voters in Franklin County will cast their ballots at the Franklin County Annex on Dinah Shore Blvd from October 14th-29th, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., or Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – noon, with extended hours on October 26th from 8:00-5:30 p.m.

Duane Sherrill
Duane Sherrill
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