PRINCIPLE
Tennessee landscape
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Tennessee

"Agriculture and Commerce"

Tennessee's really three states—Memphis blues, Nashville country, and Appalachian mountains—trying to govern as one. With 9 House seats and no income tax, the Volunteer State's politics harmonize conservative governance with surprising notes of populism.

South
Nashville
Capital
7.1M
Population
16th State
Statehood
11
Electoral Votes

Voting & Civic Participation

Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features

Voter Turnout

Overall Turnout 202457.6%

7.7% below national average

Youth Turnout (18-29)38.0%

11.0% below national average

Turnout Gap (Overall - Youth)19.6%

Fair - Notable gap

Voting Access Features

Early Voting
Mail-in Voting
Same-day Registration
Automatic Registration
Voter ID Required
Strict Photo ID Required

Take Action

Tennessee offers online resources to help you participate in democracy.

Register to Vote
Online registration available

Civics Education Requirements

State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards

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Civics Education Standards

Strength Score: 75/100

Category: Strong (1.0-2.0)

Civics Test

Required for graduation

Test Type
US Citizenship Test
Implemented
2017

Course Requirements

Social Studies (including US Government)

Credits Required
3 credits
Duration
1 semester
Grade Levels
high school
Note
Must include United States History and Geography, World History and Geography, Economics, and Government

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