How many Social Security offices are in Athens?

Athens, Tennessee has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Athens office?

Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.

What should I bring to a Athens Social Security office?

Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.

What's the nearest Social Security office to Athens?

The closest field office outside Athens is in Cleveland, about 27 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Athens office?

Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.

Social Security Offices in Athens, Tennessee

1 office · McMinn County

Athens has one Social Security field office, in McMinn County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 19 nearby communities, and is one of Tennessee's 27 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 19
people in service area: 41K
county: McMinn County
to next-nearest city: 27 mi

The Athens office on the map

1 location, Social Security offices in Athens. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Athens Social Security office

921 Congress Pkwy N Athens, TN 37303 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 964-7431 View office →

Visiting a Athens office

Most services now require an appointment. Book by calling the office or 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request.
Field offices are open weekdays only and closed on federal holidays. Check the exact hours on each office page above.
Skip the trip when you can: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.

Towns served by the Athens office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Athens office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 19 surrounding communities, the largest is Sweetwater (6,335 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Sweetwater, TN	11 mi	6,335
Madisonville, TN	13.3 mi	5,121
Etowah, TN	11.4 mi	3,632
Spring City, TN	21 mi	1,964
Decatur, TN	11.3 mi	1,615
Englewood, TN	7.1 mi	1,503
Niota, TN	3.6 mi	781
Riceville, TN	8.6 mi	771
Tellico Plains, TN	18.7 mi	763
Delano, TN	15.5 mi	673
Kahite, TN	20.8 mi	667
Philadelphia, TN	17.5 mi	629

…and 7 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Athens Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Athens?: Athens, Tennessee has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Athens office?: Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.
What should I bring to a Athens Social Security office?: Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.
What's the nearest Social Security office to Athens?: The closest field office outside Athens is in Cleveland, about 27 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Athens office?: Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.