I’m just adding to the chorus of reminders that early voting began this morning in Tennessee for the Nov. 6 election.

I’m also reiterating my own oft-stated preference to wait until Election Day to cast my ballot. I like seeing some of my neighbors at the polling place, and I like having longer to make up my mind—even into the evening of that day. Plus, the poll workers are tired-out by then and don’t put up as much of a fight. (That’s a joke. My polling place’s workers are among the very best.)

But if voting early makes the difference for you between exercising your franchise and not, then by all means, join the crowd and vote early.

Please vote. But first, please figure out what your choices are, and make informed decisions about them; then vote.