EBT stores · Tennessee
Where to use EBT in Rhea County, TN
41 stores in Rhea County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are other stores (16). 4 are supermarkets or super stores and 2 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Dayton 23 stores
- Spring City 11 stores
- Evensville 3 stores
- Graysville 2 stores
- Grandview 2 stores
Supermarkets and super stores
- Food City 724500 Able Dr, Dayton 37321Supermarket
- HOUCHENS SAVE -A- LOT 1964285 RHEA CITY HWY, Dayton 37321Supermarket
- Walmart STORE 6193034 Rhea County Hwy, Dayton 37321Super Store
- PIGGLY WIGGLY141 Clinton Ave, Spring City 37381Supermarket
Farmers markets that take EBT
- We Care Food Cooperative1273 Dayton Mountain Hwy, Dayton 37321Farmers and Markets
- Farmstead 68 15875 Wassom Memorial Hwy, Grandview 37337Farmers and Markets
All stores in Rhea County
41 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 Rhea County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Rhea County
- People on SNAP, July 20254,196
- Households on SNAP, July 20252,122
- Benefits issued in July 2025$850,485
- Average per household that month$401
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 Rhea County?
At the 41 stores in the USDA list for Rhea County: 4 supermarkets or super stores, 3 grocery stores, 15 convenience stores and 2 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Rhea County?
Tennessee does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Rhea 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.
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.