EBT stores · Tennessee
Where to use EBT in Hamilton County, TN
361 stores in Hamilton County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (180). 53 are supermarkets or super stores and 7 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Chattanooga 244 stores
- Hixson 41 stores
- Soddy Daisy 24 stores
- Ooltewah 18 stores
- Harrison 6 stores
- East Ridge 6 stores
- Signal Mountain 5 stores
- Sale Creek 4 stores
- Red Bank 4 stores
- Collegedale 2 stores
- Birchwood 2 stores
- College Dale 1 store
- Snow Hill 1 store
- Georgetown 1 store
- Ooltewahooltewah 1 store
- Soddy-Daisy 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- ALDI 700902020 Gunbarrel Rd Suite 154, Chattanooga 37421Supermarket
- ALDI 75035 750355706 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga 37421Supermarket
- Aldi 70087637 Mundy St, Chattanooga 37405Supermarket
- BJ's Wholesale Club 254401 Northgate Mall Drive, Chattanooga 37415Super Store
- Food City 7017804 E Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga 37421Supermarket
- Food City 7064510 Highway 58, Chattanooga 37416Supermarket
- Food City 7111375 Broad St, Chattanooga 37402Supermarket
- Food City 715703 Signal Mountain Rd, Chattanooga 37405Supermarket
- Food City 7263600 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga 37415Supermarket
- Food City 7356651 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga 37421Supermarket
- Gordon Food Service Store MP2071817 Broad Street, Chattanooga 37408Supermarket
- IGA2300 Dodson Ave, Chattanooga 37406Supermarket
- Publix 11658644 E Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga 37421Supermarket
- Publix 1460400 N Market St, Chattanooga 37405Supermarket
- Publix Tennessee LLC 16217326 McCutcheon Rd, Chattanooga 37421Supermarket
- Publix Tennessee LLC 17313535 Broad St, Chattanooga 37409Supermarket
- Sam's Club 81126101 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga 37421Super Store
- TARGET STORE T-13021816 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga 37421Super Store
- The Fresh Market 0222288 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 124, Chattanooga 37421Supermarket
- Trader Joe's 7872111 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga 37421Supermarket
- United Grocery Outlet 104758 Highway 58, Chattanooga 37416Supermarket
- Walmart 14692020 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 250, Chattanooga 37421Super Store
- Walmart 5251490 GREENWAY VIEW DR, Chattanooga 37411Super Store
- Walmart Neighborhood Market 36193901 Hixson Pike Ste 181, Chattanooga 37415Super Store
- Walmart Neighborhood Market 46924150 Ringgold Rd, Chattanooga 37412Super Store
- Walmart Neighborhood Market 51438101 E Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga 37421Super Store
- Walmart SUPERCENTER 36603550 Cummings Hwy, Chattanooga 37419Super Store
- Walmart Supercenter 3659501 Signal Mountain Rd, Chattanooga 37405Super Store
- Whole Foods Market 10409301 Manufacturer's Rd, Chattanooga 37405Super Store
- Whole Foods Market 107821814 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga 37421Super Store
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Farmers markets that take EBT
- Brainerd Farmers Market20 Belvoir Ave, Chattanooga 37411Farmers and Markets
- Chi Farms Farmers Market3915 Oakland Ter, Chattanooga 37415Farmers and Markets
- Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga1000 E 30th St, Chattanooga 37407Farmers and Markets
- Lookout Farmers Market 12525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga 37404Farmers and Markets
- Main Street Farmers Market1826 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga 37408Farmers and Markets
- Quail Run Farm Llc1345 Birmingham Hwy, Chattanooga 37419Farmers and Markets
- Stadium Development Company-Market At The Gateway6198 N Mack Smith Rd, Chattanooga 37412Farmers and Markets
All stores in Hamilton County
361 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 Hamilton County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Hamilton County
- People on SNAP, July 202534,545
- Households on SNAP, July 202517,638
- Benefits issued in July 2025$7,447,070
- Average per household that month$422
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.
Nearby counties
Common questions
Where can I use my EBT card in Hamilton County?
At the 361 stores in the USDA list for Hamilton County: 53 supermarkets or super stores, 32 grocery stores, 180 convenience stores and 7 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Hamilton County?
Tennessee does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Hamilton 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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