The officer of elections shall show the ballot box to the judges who shall verify that it is empty, and the officer shall then lock the ballot box before the polling place is open for voting. The ballot box shall remain locked until the votes are to be counted after voting has ended.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 7 - Procedure at the Polling Place
§ 2-7-107. Delivery of Election Supplies
§ 2-7-109. Ballot Boxes — Locked During Voting
§ 2-7-123. Challenges to Right to Vote — Oath of Challenged Voter
§ 2-7-126. Challenge on Ground of Party Membership
§ 2-7-127. Closing of the Polling Place
§ 2-7-128. Duties After Closing the Polls
§ 2-7-129. Unused Paper Ballots — Disposal
§ 2-7-134. Return of Keys at Close of Election
§ 2-7-137. Items to Be Locked in Ballot Box After Certification of the Completed Tally Sheets
§ 2-7-138. Delivery of Locked Ballot Box and Supplies or Equipment to County Election Commission
§ 2-7-139. Removal of Supplies From Polling Place Prohibited