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Social Security field office · code 565

Nashville, TN Social Security Office

The Social Security office in Nashville is at 120 Athens Way, Nashville, TN 37228. Phone: (877) 808-5461. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you appeal a disability decision, your hearing goes to the Nashville hearing office (about 7.9 months on average).

Address, phone and office hours

Address120 Athens Way
Nashville, TN 37228
Phone(877) 808-5461
Fax(833) 597-0080
Monday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday–SundayClosed
SSA office code565

Address, phone and hours from SSA's official field office file. Offices close on federal holidays.

Appealing a disability decision from the Nashville office

SSA lists the Nashville field office among the offices served by the Nashville Hearing Office. That is where an administrative law judge will hear your case if your claim is denied at reconsideration.

Hearing officeNashville, TN(877) 583-4103
Average processing time7.9 mo239 days · national 8.6 mo
Approval rate at hearings57%FY 2026 · national 58%

Before the hearing, the medical decision is made by Tennessee Disability Determinations Services. Read how to appeal a denial (60-day deadline) and what happens at the hearing.

What you can do at this office

  • Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), SSI, survivors and spouse benefits. Social Security card applications too.
  • Replace a Social Security card or update your name.
  • Request a reconsideration or a hearing if your claim was denied (forms).
  • Report changes that affect your benefits and get benefit verification letters.

Many of these services can be done online at ssa.gov or by calling 1-800-772-1213. See how to schedule an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of the Nashville Social Security office?

The Nashville, TN Social Security office phone number is (877) 808-5461 and its fax is (833) 597-0080. SSA's national line is 1-800-772-1213.

What are the hours of the Nashville Social Security office?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, according to SSA. It is closed on weekends and federal holidays.

Where is the Social Security office in Nashville?

120 Athens Way, Nashville, TN 37228.

Where are disability appeal hearings held for the Nashville office?

SSA lists the Nashville field office among those served by the Nashville Hearing Office (Nashville, TN). Its average processing time is about 7.9 months.

Do I need an appointment?

SSA says that if you need in-person help, you must make an appointment to visit a local office. Call the office or 1-800-772-1213 (8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday). Many services are also available online at ssa.gov.