Social Security Offices in Kingsport, Tennessee
1 office · Hawkins County / Sullivan County
Kingsport has one Social Security field office, in Hawkins County / Sullivan County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 16 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
- 16
- people in service area
- 40K
- county
- Hawkins County / Sullivan County
- to next-nearest city
- 15 mi
The Kingsport office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Kingsport. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Kingsport Social Security office
Visiting a Kingsport 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 Kingsport office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Kingsport office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 16 surrounding communities, the largest is Bloomingdale (9,428 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale, TN | 6.5 mi | 9,428 |
| Church Hill, TN | 8.7 mi | 7,049 |
| Mount Carmel, TN | 6.3 mi | 5,494 |
| Spurgeon, TN | 6.9 mi | 4,426 |
| Colonial Heights, TN | 3.4 mi | 2,889 |
| Gate City, TN | 9 mi | 2,030 |
| Sullivan Gardens, TN | 2.9 mi | 1,507 |
| Gray, TN | 7.6 mi | 1,342 |
| Weber City, TN | 7.9 mi | 1,237 |
| Fall Branch, TN | 7.4 mi | 1,180 |
| Orebank, TN | 5.9 mi | 778 |
| Hiltons, TN | 11.3 mi | 270 |
…and 4 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Kingsport Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Kingsport?
- Kingsport, Tennessee has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Kingsport 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 Kingsport 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 Kingsport?
- The closest field office outside Kingsport is in Johnson City, about 15 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Kingsport 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.