Mexican Consulate in Nashville, Tennessee
Which Mexican consulate serves Nashville, Tennessee?
Nashville does not have a permanent Mexican consulate. According to the official directory of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), Tennessee is divided between two consulates:
- Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta: covers Nashville (Davidson County) and the 74 counties of central and eastern Tennessee, including the Knoxville, Chattanooga and Murfreesboro areas.
- Career Consulate of Mexico in Little Rock: covers the 21 counties of western Tennessee, including Memphis (Shelby County), Jackson (Madison County) and other towns in the west of the state.
If you live in Nashville or the Middle Tennessee area, your consulate is the one in Atlanta.
Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta (for Nashville and Middle Tennessee)
Address: 1700 Chantilly Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
City: Atlanta
State: Georgia
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Country: United States
Main phone: (404) 266-2233
24h emergencies: (404) 736-4141
Appointments (MEXITEL): 1-877-639-4835
WhatsApp appointments: +1 (424) 309-0009
Official website: consulmex.sre.gob.mx/atlanta
Career Consulate of Mexico in Little Rock (for Memphis and western Tennessee)
Address: 3500 South University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204
Main phone: (501) 372-6933
Protection / Emergencies: (501) 952-3462
Tennessee counties covered: Shelby (Memphis), Madison (Jackson), Haywood, Henry, Carroll, Gibson, Dyer, Obion, Lake, Lauderdale, Tipton, Fayette, Hardeman, McNairy, Chester, Hardin, Henderson, Decatur, Weakley, Benton and Crockett.
Official website: consulmex.sre.gob.mx/littlerock
Hours of the Mexican Consulate in Atlanta
Consular services for Tennessee residents
- Mexican passport: Renewal and first-time issuance for adults and minors.
- Consular ID (MCAS): Official identification recognized in Tennessee and other states.
- Voter ID card (INE): To cast your vote from abroad.
- Civil Registry: Births, marriages and deaths of Mexicans in Tennessee.
- Consular Protection: Assistance with ICE detentions and 24h emergencies.
- Legal Counsel: Free immigration and labor guidance.
- Notarial Procedures: Powers of attorney without an appointment.
- Consulate on Wheels: The Atlanta consulate makes visits to communities in Georgia and Tennessee.
How to book an appointment if you live in Nashville or Tennessee
All procedures require a free appointment. You can schedule it through:
By phone: MEXITEL 1-877-639-4835 (toll-free) | WhatsApp: +1 (424) 309-0009
Notarial procedures (powers of attorney) do not require an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions – Mexican Consulate in Nashville TN
Is there a permanent Mexican consulate in Nashville?
There is no permanent Mexican consulate in Nashville according to the official SRE directory (consulmex.sre.gob.mx). The city of Nashville (Davidson County) belongs to the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta (1700 Chantilly Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324). Nashville residents must book an appointment at the Atlanta consulate.
What about the Nashville address that appears online?
Some unofficial sources mention an address at 3310 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203. However, this address does not appear in the official SRE directory nor does it have its own page at consulmex.sre.gob.mx. It could be a satellite office, a seasonal consular section, or outdated information. We recommend verifying directly with the Atlanta Consulate before making a trip to that address.
If I live in Memphis, Tennessee, which is my consulate?
Residents of Memphis (Shelby County) and western Tennessee belong to the jurisdiction of the Career Consulate of Mexico in Little Rock, Arkansas (3500 South University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204, tel. (501) 372-6933). Do not go to the Atlanta consulate if you live in Memphis.
Is there a consulate on wheels in Nashville or Tennessee?
The Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta organizes Consulate on Wheels outreach days for communities in Georgia and occasionally Tennessee. To find out the next visit dates in Tennessee, contact the Atlanta consulate directly via WhatsApp at (424) 309-0009 or check its official site.
How long does it take to get from Nashville to Atlanta for the consulate?
The distance from Nashville to Atlanta is approximately 250 miles (about 3.5-4 hours by car via I-24 and I-75). It's a considerable trip, which is why it's wise to book an appointment well in advance, group several procedures into the same visit, and confirm that the Atlanta consulate does not have a Consulate on Wheels outreach day scheduled in Tennessee before traveling.