Social Security Offices in Chattanooga, Tennessee
1 office · Hamilton County
Chattanooga has one Social Security field office, in Hamilton County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 45 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
- 45
- people in service area
- 174K
- county
- Hamilton County
- to next-nearest city
- 20 mi
The Chattanooga office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Chattanooga. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Chattanooga Social Security office
Visiting a Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Chattanooga office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 45 surrounding communities, the largest is East Ridge (21,961 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| East Ridge, TN | 3.5 mi | 21,961 |
| Red Bank, TN | 8.9 mi | 11,873 |
| Collegedale, TN | 8.4 mi | 11,621 |
| Fort Oglethorpe, TN | 6.5 mi | 10,531 |
| Harrison, TN | 7.4 mi | 8,485 |
| Fairview, TN | 7.1 mi | 5,919 |
| Lakeview, TN | 4.4 mi | 4,761 |
| Rossville, TN | 5.8 mi | 3,984 |
| Ringgold, TN | 8.3 mi | 3,429 |
| Indian Springs, TN | 4.2 mi | 2,172 |
| Ooltewah, TN | 8.4 mi | 744 |
| Ridgeside, TN | 3.7 mi | 449 |
…and 33 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Chattanooga Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Chattanooga?
- Chattanooga, Tennessee has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga?
- The closest field office outside Chattanooga is in Dalton, about 20 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Chattanooga 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.