Tennessee New Hire Reporting: Nashville restaurant guide
Tennessee Department of Human Services — New Hire Reporting Program
What it is
A report of every newly hired or rehired employee, used for child-support enforcement and to catch unemployment fraud.
When a restaurant needs it
Within 20 days of each employee's hire or rehire date.
How to apply
Register once at tnnewhire.com and report each hire online (or by file upload); payroll providers usually do this for you.
Documents you’ll need
- Employee name, address and SSN
- Date of hire
- Employer name, address and FEIN
Good to know
The required data elements and penalties aren't listed on the state page; the reporting center answers questions at 888-715-2280.
Official source
TN Labor — New hire reporting requirement · Tennessee New Hire Reporting portal
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.