EBT stores · Tennessee
Where to use EBT in Unicoi County, TN
20 stores in Unicoi County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (10). 4 are supermarkets or super stores and 1 is a farmers market.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- Erwin 15 stores
- Unicoi 5 stores
Supermarkets and super stores
- FOOD LION 0323915 N Main Ave, Erwin 37650Supermarket
- Food City 625110 N Industrial Dr, Erwin 37650Supermarket
- Price Less Foods 301609 Jackson Love Hwy, Erwin 37650Supermarket
- Walmart SUPERCENTER` 3852110 Rocky Bottom Dr, Unicoi 37692Super Store
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Erwin Farmers' Market211 N Main Ave, Erwin 37650Farmers and Markets
All stores in Unicoi County
20 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 Unicoi County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Unicoi County
- People on SNAP, July 20251,811
- Households on SNAP, July 20251,010
- Benefits issued in July 2025$343,710
- Average per household that month$340
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 Unicoi County?
At the 20 stores in the USDA list for Unicoi County: 4 supermarkets or super stores, 0 grocery stores, 10 convenience stores and 1 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Unicoi County?
Tennessee does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Unicoi 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.