Why would I need to file an appeal?
- An appeal can be filed if you have received a denial letter and disagree with the agency decision regarding your unemployment compensation claim.
- Appeals must be filed within 15 days of the mail date on the letter.
- Late appeals will only be allowed if you can show, in a hearing that you had good cause.
It is very important to remember that you must certify weekly to remain eligible for benefits should filing an appeal result in approval.
There are 2 ways an appeal can be filed:
- You can file the appeal online
Step 1: Login to JOBS4TN.GOV, and go to "My Dashboard"
Step 2: Click on "More Unemployment Services"
Step 3: Click on "Appeals"
Step 4: Under "Non-Monetary Determinations" you can then select the determination you wish to appeal 
- This will then walk you through the necessary steps of filing an appeal
2. You can fax or mail the Appeal in writing to
Appeals Tribunal, Department of Labor and Workforce Development
220 French Landing Drive
Nashville, TN 37243
Fax: (615) 741-8933
If you do NOT agree with the Appeals Tribunal Decision, you must notify the Office of Administrative Review in writing within 15 days of the mail date on the Appeals Tribunal decision letter.
Office of Administrative Review, Legal Division
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
220 French Landing Drive
Nashville, TN 37243
Fax: (615) 741-0290
If you do NOT agree with the Office of Administrative Review's decision, you may file a petition for judicial review in the Chancery Court of the Tennessee County in which you live. Out-of-State parties may file in Chancery Court in the County where the employer is located. A tax liability case must be filed in Davidson County.
Tennessee Department of Labor/Unemployment/Appeals