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- Food4 programs
- Health care3 programs
- Housing3 programs
- Utilities2 programs
- Child care1 program
- Cash help2 programs
- Work3 programs
- Disability1 program
- Older adults1 program
- Veterans1 program
- School and college1 program
- IDs and records3 programs
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Checked on October 8, 2026
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- Lost a jobMoney, food and health coverage while you look for work.
- Having a babyHealth care, food and time off for you and your baby.
- A fire, flood or stormShelter, food, repairs and papers after a disaster.
- A new diagnosis or disabilityHealth care, income and help at work after a big health change.
- Someone diedWhat to do in the first weeks, and help for the family.
- Divorce or separationHealth coverage, child support and money when a household splits.
- Leaving the militaryVA health care and benefits, school, work and health coverage.
- Turning 65Medicare, Social Security and help with costs.
- Getting out of jail or prisonAn ID, health care, food and a place to stay after release.
- Facing eviction or losing housingRent help, legal help and a safe place to stay.
- Not safe at homeSafety first, then a place to stay and money of your own.
Apply online
Websites run by Tennessee agencies where you can apply for benefits or manage them.
Tennessee Department of Human Services
One DHS Customer Portal
For food benefits, cash help for families, help paying for child care, and child support.
onedhs.tn.gov
Tennessee Division of TennCare
TennCare Connect
For Medicaid and children's health coverage.
tenncareconnect.tn.gov
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Jobs4TN
For unemployment.
jobs4tn.gov
Tennessee Department of Human Services
Tennessee EBT Cardholder Portal
For food benefits and cash help for families.
ebtedge.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
State agencies
Who runs each program in Tennessee, and how to reach them.
Tennessee Department of Human Services
Tennessee Department of Health
Tennessee Division of TennCare
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging
Tennessee Department of Education
Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Vocational Rehabilitation
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
Tennessee Department of Veterans Services
Tennessee Department of Human Services
Tennessee Department of Health
Tennessee Division of TennCare
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging
Tennessee Department of Education
Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Vocational Rehabilitation
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
Tennessee Department of Veterans Services
Checked on October 8, 2026
For official information, visit Tennessee State Government.
Good to know
Tennessee does not operate a state ACA marketplace; residents use HealthCare.gov. Tennessee has no broad state general assistance program, state earned income tax credit, or paid family and medical leave program listed here. The state's 211 service is operated through the United Way network. Tennessee opted out of Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) for 2025 and 2026; the confirmed summer meal program is SUN Meals.
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