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Social Security Offices in Cookeville, Tennessee

1 office · Putnam County

Cookeville has one Social Security field office, in Putnam County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 28 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
28
people in service area
63K
county
Putnam County
to next-nearest city
35 mi

The Cookeville office on the map

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

The Cookeville Social Security office

Visiting a Cookeville 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 Cookeville office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Cookeville office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 28 surrounding communities, the largest is Sparta (5,009 residents):

Town Distance Population
Sparta, TN 15.3 mi 5,009
Algood, TN 3.8 mi 4,016
Livingston, TN 18.5 mi 3,994
Monterey, TN 11.8 mi 2,750
Baxter, TN 9.1 mi 1,637
Gordonsville, TN 25.1 mi 1,377
Dodson Branch, TN 11.8 mi 1,105
Gainesboro, TN 17.5 mi 908
Pleasant Hill, TN 19.9 mi 543
Bon Air, TN 15.7 mi 442
Hilham, TN 18.6 mi 273
Mayland, TN 17.1 mi 240

…and 16 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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Cookeville Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Cookeville?
Cookeville, Tennessee has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Cookeville 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 Cookeville 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 Cookeville?
The closest field office outside Cookeville is in Mcminnville, about 35 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Cookeville 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.