Social Security offices in Tennessee by city
Hearing offices in Tennessee
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | Suite 200, 1232 Premier Drive, Chattanooga 37421 (877) 833-2721 | 9.0 mo | 68% |
| Franklin | Suite 350, 6840 Carothers Parkway, Franklin 37067-6538 (866) 568-9450 | 7.8 mo | 55% |
| Kingsport | 2405 South Wilcox Drive, Kingsport 37660 (888) 632-6913 | 7.6 mo | 56% |
| Knoxville | 135 Circle Lane, Knoxville 37919 (877) 692-3141 | 8.8 mo | 48% |
| Memphis | 309 Monroe Avenue, Memphis 38103 (866) 348-5830 | 9.5 mo | 55% |
| Nashville | 221 Cumberland Bend, Nashville 37228-1803 (877) 583-4103 | 7.9 mo | 57% |
Tennessee Disability Determination Services
The Tennessee Disability Determinations Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 866-776-3193 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in Tennessee
The appeal path in Tennessee
- Initial claim: decided by Tennessee Disability Determinations Services.
- Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
- Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a Tennessee hearing office. What to expect.
- Appeals Council and, after that, federal court. Details.
To apply for benefits or replace a card, use one of the field offices listed above.
Frequently asked questions
How many Social Security hearing offices are in Tennessee?
SSA lists 6 hearing offices in Tennessee: Chattanooga, Franklin, Kingsport, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in Tennessee?
Judges at Tennessee hearing offices approved 57% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in Tennessee?
SSA lists 27 Social Security field offices in Tennessee, in 26 cities.
Which Tennessee hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Kingsport office had the shortest average processing time in Tennessee: 232 days (about 7.6 months).
Who decides disability claims in Tennessee?
The Tennessee Disability Determinations Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 866-776-3193. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.