Social Security Offices in Knoxville, Tennessee
1 office ยท Knox County
Knoxville has one Social Security field office, in Knox County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 26 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
- 26
- people in service area
- 184K
- county
- Knox County
- to next-nearest city
- 12 mi
The Knoxville office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Knoxville. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Knoxville Social Security office
Visiting a Knoxville 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.
Closest Social Security office for nearby towns
These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Knoxville office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Karns, TN | Knoxville office | 5.1 mi |
| Louisville, TN | Knoxville office | 6.9 mi |
| Farragut, TN | Knoxville office | 7.2 mi |
| Powell, TN | Knoxville office | 8 mi |
| Rockford, TN | Knoxville office | 9.4 mi |
| Alcoa, TN | Knoxville office | 10.3 mi |
| Eagleton Village, TN | Knoxville office | 11.4 mi |
| Friendsville, TN | Knoxville office | 11.8 mi |
| Maryville, TN | Knoxville office | 12.5 mi |
| Halls, TN | Knoxville office | 13.4 mi |
| Wildwood, TN | Knoxville office | 13.5 mi |
| Lenoir City, TN | Knoxville office | 13.7 mi |
Show all 26 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Sevier, TN | Knoxville office | 16.2 mi |
| Seymour, TN | Knoxville office | 17.1 mi |
| Greenback, TN | Knoxville office | 18.9 mi |
| Tellico Village, TN | Knoxville office | 19 mi |
| Walland, TN | Knoxville office | 19.3 mi |
| Loudon, TN | Knoxville office | 19.9 mi |
| Mascot, TN | Knoxville office | 20.3 mi |
| Strawberry Plains, TN | Knoxville office | 23.3 mi |
| Plainview, TN | Knoxville office | 23.5 mi |
| Townsend, TN | Knoxville office | 24.2 mi |
| Luttrell, TN | Knoxville office | 26.4 mi |
| Sevierville, TN | Knoxville office | 28.3 mi |
| Pigeon Forge, TN | Knoxville office | 30 mi |
| Gatlinburg, TN | Knoxville office | 34.1 mi |
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Knoxville Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Knoxville?
- Knoxville, Tennessee has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Knoxville 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
- The closest field office outside Knoxville is in Oak Ridge, about 12 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Knoxville 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.