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Tell us what is going on. We find Tennessee programs and offices near you, and help you apply.

For example: Can I get SNAP food benefits?

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Checked on October 8, 2026

Job help in Tennessee

65 American Job Centers help people look for work, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. They are free.

Unemployment benefits in Tennessee

If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.

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Type your ZIP code. We show the closest job centers and programs, and your state's unemployment link.

CareerOneStop

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

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.

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.

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