However, Williamson County Election Administrator Chad Gray quickly refuted her claims, stating that all voting locations were operating smoothly and that there was some misinformation being spread about the election process.

Hanson, who has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons throughout her campaign, took to social media to express her concerns about the voting machines. Via Facebook and Instagram, she posted, "It seems that there are issues with the voting machines at some locations today. The intended process is for the ballot to print both the names of your choices and a barcode. However, in certain places, it's only printing a barcode."

Gray, however, revealed that Hanson might have been misinformed due to her absence from a tutorial on how Franklin's new voting machines operate. He clarified that the barcodes and printed ballots were not relevant to the mayoral and aldermans positions being voted on, as they were all at-large positions and not precinct-specific.

Shortly after her initial social media post, Hanson urged voters to break the law by taking photos of their ballots. However, she later edited the post, replacing that part with a confusing sentence advising voters to alert poll workers if they encountered any issues.

Hanson's campaign has been fraught with controversy from the start. She gained national attention when she attempted to shut down a Pride festival, citing concerns for "innocent children." However, her credibility was undermined when a photo surfaced showing her husband wearing nothing but an American flag Speedo at a Pride parade in 2008, with Hanson's approval.

As the election approached, Hanson faced additional controversies, including her supporters barricading a door to prevent a news crew from attending a campaign forum, and her association with white supremacists from the Tennessee Active Club. While Hanson denied personally inviting them, she was seen being escorted into a forum by members of the hate group, and she even posed for a photo alongside their leader, Sean Kauffmann.

The association with the hate group has led to harassment towards reporters, with threats being made to a local journalist on the eve of Election Day. Despite all the controversies surrounding her campaign, Hanson continued with her plans for an election night celebration party, charging a fee of $500 per person to attend, whereas her opponent, incumbent Ken Moore, does not charge a fee for his party.

As voting in Franklin continues until 7 p.m. Central Time, the outcome of the mayoral race remains uncertain. However, Hanson's tumultuous campaign and her questionable actions have undoubtedly left a lasting impact in the minds of the voters.