Passport office in Nashville, TN
7 places in and around Nashville accept passport applications. Nashville has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Atlanta, about 214 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive.
Where to apply in Nashville
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 7 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Nashville. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Broadway Station
0.2 mi901 Broadway St., Nashville, TN 37202 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(615) 255-3613 · Book appointment
Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County Register of Deeds
0.4 mi300 Deaderick St, Nashville, TN 37219 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
(615) 862-6790
Acklen Post Office
2.1 mi2006 Acklen Ave., Nashville, TN 37212 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
(615) 386-6454 · Book appointment
Tennessee State University
4.7 mi3500 John A Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209 · Map
Wed–Fri 9am–1pm
(615) 963-5640 · Book appointment
Nashville Main Office Window Service
6.1 mi525 Royal Pkwy., Nashville, TN 37229 · Map
Mon–Sat 9am–5pm
(615) 872-5749 · Book appointment
Brentwood Post Office
10.6 mi8011 Brooks Chapel Rd., Brentwood, TN 37027 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:45am–4:45pm
Sat 9am–11am
(615) 377-3516 · Book appointment
Hendersonville Post Office
14.3 mi105 Imperial Blvd., Hendersonville, TN 37075 · Map
Mon–Fri 7:30am–12:30pm
Sat 9am–11am
(615) 824-3329 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Atlanta Passport Agency. From Nashville that is about 214 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Nashville
Atlanta, GA
~214 mi from Nashville
Hot Springs, AR
~375 mi from Nashville
Chicago, IL
~398 mi from Nashville
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in Tennessee.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Nashville?
There are 7 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Nashville, including Broadway Station and Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County Register of Deeds. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Nashville?
No. The nearest is the Atlanta Passport Agency in Atlanta, about 214 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Nashville?
Not in Nashville itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Atlanta. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.