EBT stores · Tennessee
Where to use EBT in Putnam County, TN
80 stores in Putnam County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (33). 14 are supermarkets or super stores and 1 is a farmers market.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Cookeville 65 stores
- Baxter 8 stores
- Monterey 5 stores
- Bloomington Springs 1 store
- Silver Point 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- ALDI 71026 71026442 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville 38501Supermarket
- Dollar General Market 9825185 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville 38501Super Store
- FOOD LION 09951245 E Spring St, Cookeville 38501Supermarket
- Food City 6831545 E 10th St, Cookeville 38501Supermarket
- Food Lion 2149377 W Jackson St Ste 2, Cookeville 38501Supermarket
- HOUCHENS SAVE-A-LOT 156116 S Willow Ave, Cookeville 38501Supermarket
- Hometown IGA 421010 N Washington Ave, Cookeville 38501Supermarket
- KROGER CO #00893-A 893445 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville 38501Super Store
- Publix 16341265 Interstate Dr Ste 111, Cookeville 38501Supermarket
- Sam's Club 49301177 Sams St, Cookeville 38506Super Store
- Target T-29501100 S Willow Ave, Cookeville 38501Super Store
- Walmart 657768 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville 38501Super Store
- Walmart S/C 5175589 W Main St, Cookeville 38506Super Store
- TODD'S MONTEREY CEE BEE102 E Stratton Ave 102, Monterey 38574Supermarket
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Little Creek Produce NAFMNP3500 Gainesboro Grade, Cookeville 38501Farmers and Markets
All stores in Putnam County
80 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 Putnam County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Putnam County
- People on SNAP, July 20257,411
- Households on SNAP, July 20253,816
- Benefits issued in July 2025$1,486,258
- Average per household that month$389
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 Putnam County?
At the 80 stores in the USDA list for Putnam County: 14 supermarkets or super stores, 7 grocery stores, 33 convenience stores and 1 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Putnam County?
Tennessee does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Putnam 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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