Athens Chattanooga Clarksville Cleveland Columbia Cookeville Dyersburg Gallatin Greeneville Jacksboro Jackson Johnson City Kingsport Knoxville Lawrenceburg Madison Mcminnville Memphis Memphis Memphis Morristown Murfreesboro Nashville Oak Ridge Paris Selmer Tullahoma Union City How to apply for disability at an Tennessee SSA office Frequently asked questions about Tennessee SSA offices Resources > Tennessee disability benefits Tennessee disability benefits SSA Office Addresses and Phone Numbers in Tennessee Written by Jackie Jakab Lead Attorney Published October 3, 2023 Updated October 4, 2023 5 min read Why trust us? Compass Disability offers free, high-quality disability advice for Americans who can't work. Our team of Stanford and Harvard trained lawyers has a combined 15+ years of legal experience, and have helped over 10,000 Americans apply for disability benefits.
Why trust us? When you have a question for the SSA, they often suggest calling their national number, or visiting their website.
But sometimes, your local field office is better positioned to help. Whether you're checking on the status of your disability application, hoping to apply for benefits by phone, or trying to schedule an appointment — we recommend calling your local office first.
We've created a complete directory of every SSA office in Tennessee — plus their hours, phone number, and fax number.
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Athens
921 Congress Pkwy N
Athens, TN 37303
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 964-7431
Fax Number: (833) 597-0068
Chattanooga
1290 Premier Dr Ste 140
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 964-0029
Fax Number: (833) 597-0086
Clarksville
119 Center Pointe Dr
Clarksville, TN 37040
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 531-4695
Fax Number: (833) 597-0134
Cleveland
529 Inman St W
Cleveland, TN 37311
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (855) 207-4867
Fax Number: (833) 912-2284
Columbia
1885 Shady Brook St
Columbia, TN 38401
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 876-3174
Fax Number: (833) 597-0124
Cookeville
1145 Perimeter Park Dr
Cookeville, TN 38501
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (888) 717-1528
Fax Number: (833) 597-0132
Dyersburg
1070 Vendall Rd
Dyersburg, TN 38024
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 480-5002
Fax Number: (833) 597-0126
Gallatin
637 Commons Dr
Gallatin, TN 37066
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 964-7392
Fax Number: (833) 950-3791
Greeneville
1618 Old Tusculum Rd
Greeneville, TN 37745
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 405-0416
Fax Number: (833) 905-2056
Jacksboro
140 Sharp And Perkins Rd
Jacksboro, TN 37757
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 964-7324
Fax Number: (833) 912-2282
Jackson
415 Cheyenne Dr
Jackson, TN 38305
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (888) 383-1593
Fax Number: (833) 597-0128
Johnson City
818 Sunset Dr Ste 203
Johnson City, TN 37604
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 964-5059
Fax Number: (833) 597-0130
Kingsport
2401 South Wilcox Dr
Kingsport, TN 37660
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (888) 487-0161
Fax Number: (833) 905-2064
Knoxville
9031 Cross Park Dr
Knoxville, TN 37923
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 331-9091
Fax Number: (833) 597-0084
Lawrenceburg
109 E Taylor St
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 405-5866
Fax Number: (833) 950-2830
Madison
140 Cude Lane
Madison, TN 37115
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 964-6302
Fax Number: (833) 950-3769
Mcminnville
900 Sparta St
Mcminnville, TN 37110
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 616-2515
Fax Number: (833) 950-3133
Memphis
1330 Monroe Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 336-2212
Fax Number: (833) 597-0082
Memphis
3461 South Third St
Memphis, TN 38109
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (855) 782-9155
Fax Number: (833) 950-3789
Memphis
3602 Austin Peay Hwy
Memphis, TN 38128
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (855) 420-8557
Fax Number: (833) 597-0060
Morristown
3112 Millers Point Dr
Morristown, TN 37813
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 875-6156
Fax Number: (833) 905-2058
Murfreesboro
2836 Saint Patrick Ct
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 593-3112
Fax Number: (833) 905-2062
Nashville
120 Athens Way
Nashville, TN 37228
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 808-5461
Fax Number: (833) 597-0080
Oak Ridge
565 Oak Ridge Tpke
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (888) 676-2954
Fax Number: (833) 950-2812
186 Commerce St
Paris, TN 38242
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 698-2507
Fax Number: (833) 912-2286
Selmer
661 Mulberry Ave
Selmer, TN 38375
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (888) 397-4814
Fax Number: (833) 597-0076
Tullahoma
717 Kings Lane
Tullahoma, TN 37388
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 635-0647
Fax Number: (833) 905-2060
Union City
1800 Old Troy Rd
Union City, TN 38261
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 401-5904
Fax Number: (833) 950-2824
How to apply for disability at an Tennessee SSA office
If you’re applying for SSI or SSDI, and don’t have a lawyer, it’s helpful to apply in-person at an SSA office. While SSA agent’s won’t be able to give you legal advice, they will be able to answer basic questions on the application paperwork and process.
We wrote a complete guide to applying for disability on your own here , which goes in-depth on what to expect. To sum it up, you’ll want to prepare by making an appointment, reading over the application , and taking some notes on your medical situation.
You’ll also want to bring in the following on your appointment date:
- A copy of your Social Security card: Or a record of your Social Security number (SSN)
- Proof of age: Birth certificate, passport, or other government-issued ID
- Information about where you live: Your mortgage or lease and landlord’s name
- Proof of income: Pay stubs, bank statements, insurance policies, and other information about your income and the things that you own
- Proof of resources: Bank statements for all checking and savings accounts, a deed or tax appraisal for all property you own except the house you live in, etc.
- Medical information: Any medical reports you have access to, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of your doctors
- Info on your work history : A recent resume, or a summary of your most recent job titles, employers, and dates worked
Frequently asked questions about Tennessee SSA offices
What time do SSA offices open in Tennessee?
Almost all SSA field offices open at 9:00AM. To avoid long waits, the SSA recommends against visiting first thing in the morning.
When’s the best time to visit an SSA office in Tennessee?
While wait times may vary, offices are often busiest first thing in the morning, early in the week, and during the early part of the month. We’d recommend scheduling an appointment, or avoiding these peak hours, when visiting your local field office.
Do I need an appointment to go to my local SSA office?
The SSA reopened for walk-ins in 2022 . They do advise that those without appointments may encounter delays and longer waits, so we’d recommend scheduling your visit in advance.
Should I apply for disability at an SSA office or online?
If you’re not applying with a lawyer, we recommend applying for benefits at your local SSA office. While the representatives there won’t be able to give you legal advice, they can explain parts of the application that may be confusing, and answer basic questions about the disability benefit process.
What SSA office do I go to?
Go to whichever office location is closest to you. If you’re having a hard time getting ahold of your closest office, and are willing to travel, setting up an appointment at another nearby office is a good bet. Regardless of which office you visit, it’s a good idea to take note of who you interacted with. At a minimum, keep a record of which office you visited, which representative you spoke with, and your date of contact.
Do SSA offices have drop boxes?
Some SSA offices do have drop boxes. When SSA offices closed, or restricted their hours, due to COVID-19, drop boxes were put in place for non-contact document delivery. Not all offices have, or still operate, drop boxes — so it’s best to call your specific office before you drop off any paperwork.
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