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:

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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