EBT stores · Tennessee
Where to use EBT in Carter County, TN
56 stores in Carter County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (27). 4 are supermarkets or super stores and 2 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Elizabethton 33 stores
- Hampton 8 stores
- Roan Mountain 6 stores
- Johnson City 4 stores
- Butler 3 stores
- Elizabethtown 1 store
- Watauga 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- ALDI 66159791 W Elk Ave, Elizabethton 37643Supermarket
- FOOD CITY 631920 Broad St, Elizabethton 37643Supermarket
- INGLES MARKETS 397768 W Elk Ave, Elizabethton 37643Supermarket
- Walmart 6901001 Over Mountain Dr, Elizabethton 37643Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Hillside Haven Farm FFAB176 Millard Cable Rd, Butler 37640Farmers and Markets
- Elizabethton Farmers Market717 E Elk Ave, Elizabethton 37643Farmers and Markets
All stores in Carter County
56 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
Tennessee does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Carter County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Carter County
- People on SNAP, July 20256,327
- Households on SNAP, July 20253,327
- Benefits issued in July 2025$1,255,714
- Average per household that month$377
USDA FNS-388A county data, July 2025, the latest month in the file. Shown only where the county totals match the state total within 10%.
Tennessee rules for this county
- EBT cardTennessee EBT Card
- Gross income limit, most households130% of poverty
- 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
EBT card help
- EBT card help: Tennessee EBT CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN888-997-9444
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.
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Common questions
Where can I use my EBT card in Carter County?
At the 56 stores in the USDA list for Carter County: 4 supermarkets or super stores, 5 grocery stores, 27 convenience stores and 2 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Carter County?
Tennessee does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Carter County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
What number do I call about my Tennessee EBT Card?
Call 888-997-9444 for balance, a lost card or a PIN.
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026); USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated November 14, 2025); USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA, SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (page updated August 7, 2026); USDA FNS-388A participation by county, July 2025.
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