TENNESSEE
- 5 Hearing Offices
- 44 Administrative Law Judges
State Approval Rate
49%
National average: 49% ● (Near National Avg.)
* Based on aggregated Social Security disability hearing decisions issued during Fiscal Year 2026.
Average Hearing Wait Time
7.1Months
National average: 8.1 Month ▼ (Below National Avg.)
Hearing offices in TENNESSEE
Approval rates and wait times vary across hearing offices within the same state. Select an office to explore judge-level statistics.
| Hearing Office | Approval Rate | Compared to State Average |
|---|---|---|
| CHATTANOOGA | 57% | Above (state avg. 49%) |
| KINGSPORT | 49% | Near (state avg. 49%) |
| KNOXVILLE | 46% | Below (state avg. 49%) |
| MEMPHIS | 43% | Below (state avg. 49%) |
| NASHVILLE | 50% | Near (state avg. 49%) |
Total hearing outcomes
49%
Approved Cases
17%
Dismissed Cases
34%
Denied Cases
259 Days
Average Case Processing Time
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.