List of Tennessee local ballot measures
This page provides an overview of local ballot measure elections in Tennessee.
In 2026, Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures that appear on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California and Virginia. In Tennessee, this includes Memphis and Nashville. Ballotpedia is also covering electoral system-related ballot measures, like ranked-choice voting, outside of the largest cities.
Click here to access a list of statewide ballot measures in Tennessee.
Lists of local ballot measures
By year
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By county
Select a county below to see a list of local ballot measures covered by Ballotpedia in that county.
Laws governing local ballot measures
Laws governing local ballot measures in Tennessee
- Article XI, Section 9 of the Tennessee Constitution states that home rule charters may be amended by ordinance.
- Tennessee Code § 2-5-151 sets the minimum requirements for the use of the initiative process in cities where it is authorized.[1]
See also