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.

Social Security Offices in Knoxville, Tennessee

1 office · 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

9031 Cross Park Dr Knoxville, TN 37919 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 331-9091 View 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.

Towns served by the Knoxville office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Knoxville office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 26 surrounding communities, the largest is Maryville (32,263 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Maryville, TN	12.5 mi	32,263
Farragut, TN	7.2 mi	24,422
Powell, TN	8 mi	13,458
Alcoa, TN	10.3 mi	11,375
Lenoir City, TN	13.7 mi	10,361
Halls, TN	13.4 mi	9,135
Eagleton Village, TN	11.4 mi	5,809
Louisville, TN	6.9 mi	4,388
Karns, TN	5.1 mi	3,755
Wildwood, TN	13.5 mi	1,221
Friendsville, TN	11.8 mi	901
Rockford, TN	9.4 mi	821

…and 14 more nearby communities closest to this office.

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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.