SNAP · Tennessee
Tennessee SNAP: Tennessee EBT Card, phone numbers and deposit days
In Tennessee, SNAP is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and benefits load on the Tennessee EBT Card. 609,517 people were on SNAP in Tennessee in July 2026, down 12.5% from July 2025 (696,765). 6,332 stores in the state take SNAP.
Tennessee SNAP and EBT phone numbers
- EBT card help: Tennessee EBT CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN888-997-9444
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) help lineApplications, interviews, case questionsn/d — call 2-1-1
We publish a phone number only when two independent sources agree: the USDA state directory and the state agency's own website. "n/d" means we could not confirm it, so call 2-1-1 or use the number on the back of your card.
When benefits arrive
We could not confirm Tennessee's current deposit days against the state's own page, so we do not show a table. Your approval notice and the EBT line have your date.
How to find your deposit dayIncome limits in Tennessee
Tennessee uses the federal gross income limit: 130% of the poverty line. Households with a member 60 or older or with a disability skip the gross test and only face the net test.
| People | Gross limit (130%) | Net limit (poverty line) | Maximum SNAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,729 | $1,330 | $306 |
| 2 | $2,345 | $1,804 | $562 |
| 3 | $2,960 | $2,277 | $808 |
| 4 | $3,575 | $2,750 | $1,023 |
| 5 | $4,191 | $3,224 | $1,217 |
| 6 | $4,806 | $3,697 | $1,463 |
| 7 | $5,421 | $4,170 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $6,037 | $4,644 | $1,841 |
Federal asset limit: $3,000, or $4,750 if a member is 60 or older or has a disability.
Estimate your benefit for TennesseeTennessee rules at a glance
- Soda and candy. Tennessee had a USDA waiver, but a court blocked it on June 22, 2026 (Aragon v. Rollins). It restricts processed foods and beverages such as soda, energy drinks, and candy.Waiver blocked by a court
- Hot meals at restaurants. Tennessee does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot buy hot restaurant meals there.No
- Work rules. Tennessee has no time limit waiver areas in the first quarter of FY2027, so the 3-month limit applies statewide to adults it covers.Details
- Summer EBT for kids. Tennessee did not take part in Summer EBT in 2026, per the USDA map.Details
Utility allowances
Instead of adding up each bill, SNAP counts a set utility amount. A higher amount can raise the benefit.
| Area | Heating or cooling | Basic or limited | Phone only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 members | $451 | $162 | $36 |
| 2 members | $466 | $162 | $36 |
| 3 members | $485 | $162 | $36 |
| 4 members | $503 | $162 | $36 |
| 5 members | $519 | $162 | $36 |
| 6 members | $536 | $162 | $36 |
| 7 members | $551 | $162 | $36 |
| 8 members | $568 | $162 | $36 |
| 9 members | $587 | $162 | $36 |
| 10 or more members | $602 | $162 | $36 |
Where to use EBT in Tennessee
Counties with the most stores:
Online stores that take SNAP
The USDA state directory lists 28 stores that take SNAP online in Tennessee:
- ALDI
- Amazon
- Costco
- CVS Banners
- Dashmart
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dollar General
- Earth Fare
- Family Dollar
- Food City
- Food Lion
- Gopuff
- Gordon Food Services
- H.G. Hill Foods Store
- Hilltop Supermarket
- Kroger
- Memphis Cash Saver
- Publix
- Ruler Foods
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Superlo Foods
- Target
- The Fresh Market
- Thrive Market
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Whole Foods
Common questions
What is the EBT card called in Tennessee?
Tennessee EBT Card. The program is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
What is the SNAP income limit in Tennessee for 4 people?
$3,575 a month gross (130% of the poverty line) and $2,750 net, from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
How do I check my EBT balance in Tennessee?
Call 888-997-9444, the EBT customer service line, or look at your last receipt.
Can I buy soda with SNAP in Tennessee?
Tennessee had a USDA waiver, but a court blocked it on June 22, 2026 (Aragon v. Rollins). It restricts processed foods and beverages such as soda, energy drinks, and candy.
Sources: USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated November 14, 2025); USDA, SNAP Fiscal Year 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustments memo (signed August 21, 2026; in effect October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027); USDA, Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility chart (June 2026); USDA, Standard Utility Allowances by state, FY2026 table; USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA SNAP Data Tables, persons participating (data as of October 9, 2026); USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026); USDA, ABAWD time limit waiver status, FY2027 first quarter (in effect October 1, 2026); USDA, Summer EBT participating areas (page updated August 14, 2026).
Independent guide. Not a government website. Not affiliated with USDA or any state agency. We do not take applications, and we never ask for your case number, card number or PIN. Amounts and rules can change: your state SNAP agency has the final word.