Mulberry, Tennessee Public Records

Information and resources are available through the Lincoln County government portal or by contacting the office directly. Tennessee residents in the area can register to vote online at GoVoteTN.gov using a Tennessee driver license or photo ID. Those preferring other methods can register by mail or visit the Lincoln County Election Commission office in person with a completed voter registration application form. The state requires voters to be U.S. Citizens, Tennessee and Lincoln County residents, and at least 18 years old by Election Day. Registration must be completed 30 days before any election. Tennessee law mandates valid photo identification at the polls, including Tennessee driver licenses, U.S. Passports, military IDs, or free Tennessee photo IDs issued specifically for voting purposes through county clerk offices and driver license centers. Because Mulberry is an unincorporated community without municipal government, residents don't vote in city elections. Instead, they participate in Lincoln County elections for countywide positions including County Mayor, County Commission, Sheriff, Trustee, Register of Deeds, County Clerk, Assessor of Property, Circuit Court Clerk, General Sessions Judge, and other county offices. These races typically occur during even-numbered years, with county primaries held in August and general elections in November. Voters also cast ballots in state and federal contests for Governor, Tennessee General Assembly representatives in both the State Senate and State House, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, and President. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the Tennessee Polling Place Locator at GoVoteTN.gov or by calling the Lincoln County Election Commission at (931) 433-3786. Assignments follow voter registration addresses and precinct boundaries established by Lincoln County. Lincoln County operates multiple polling sites across the area on Election Day, typically open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time. Early voting runs for approximately two weeks before Election Day at the Election Commission office and potentially other designated locations, including some Saturday hours. Tennessee law makes several types of election records publicly accessible. Voter registration lists can be purchased for political purposes through the Coordinator of Elections' office at the state level. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political action committees are filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance and searchable online at https://www.tn.gov/tref/. The Lincoln County Election Commission maintains candidate filings and petitions for local races, while the Tennessee Secretary of State handles state office filings.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Mulberry voters are published by the Tennessee Secretary of State Division of Elections (https://sos.tn.gov/elections). Lincoln County falls within Tennessee House District 65 and Tennessee Senate District 22, though district lines should be confirmed closer to the election. Various county offices may also appear on the ballot depending on term expirations, potentially including County Mayor, County Commission seats, Sheriff, and other positions. Residents should consult the Lincoln County Election Commission in 2026 for a complete candidate list and any local ballot measures. Tennessee permits absentee voting by mail for voters meeting specific statutory criteria. Eligible circumstances include being 60 years of age or older, being hospitalized or ill or physically disabled and unable to vote in person, acting as a caretaker for a hospitalized or ill person, being a candidate or campaign worker, acting as a government election official, being a student or resident outside the county, or being unable to vote during early voting or Election Day due to religious obligations. Absentee ballot applications are available from the Lincoln County Election Commission and require a written request with signature. Completed ballots must arrive by the close of polls on Election Day or be postmarked by Election Day and received within three days, with specific rules varying by election type. Tennessee doesn't offer universal no-excuse mail voting; those who don't qualify for absentee ballots should plan to vote during early voting or on Election Day.