Do you have a Question about Unemployment?

Yes, you can apply for unemployment benefits at any Tennessee Department of Labor office. However, the quickest and easiest way to apply is online at the Tennessee Department of Labor website. You can also apply by phone or by mail.

To apply online, go to Jobs4TN.gov and click on the Unemployment Services tab. Then, click on the File a Claim button.

To apply by phone, call 1-800-259-5717.

To apply by mail, download the application form from the Tennessee Department of Labor website and mail it to the following address:

Tennessee Department of Labor
Unemployment Insurance Division
P.O. Box 24035
Nashville, TN 37202-4035

Once you have applied, you will need to file weekly certifications to continue receiving benefits. These certifications will ask you if you worked, received any wages, or were offered any work during the week. You can file your weekly certifications online, by phone, or by mail.

For more information on unemployment benefits in Tennessee, please visit the Tennessee Department of Labor website at Jobs4TN.gov or call 1-800-259-5717.