Tennessee’s traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies, and computers begins at 12:01 AM on Friday, July 25 and ends at 11:59 PM on Sunday, July 27. There are certain restrictions on the kinds of items that are freed from sales tax, and items for business or trade use are not included. 

Anyone who questions the huge impact of lower taxes on consumer behavior  needs to observe the massive crowds who will be choosing to shop this weekend for a “taxes matter” reality check. 

During this consumer driven few days, qualified items carry ZERO state sales taxes. Most retail outlets automatically deduct the sales tax from your purchases, but be sure to pay attention when you pay out to make sure you get the benefits of tax free weekend on qualified purchases. 

Businesses and families both benefit greatly thanks to Tennessee’s low tax but high revenue generating policies that allow for two tax free weekends a year.

There are a few restrictions. For clothing items the apparel must cost less than $100 for the exemption to apply. School and art supplies with a purchase price of $100 or less per item, such as binders, backpacks, crayons, paper, pens, pencils, and rulers, and art supplies such as glazes, clay, paints, drawing pads, and artist paintbrushes are also sales tax free this weekend. 

Computers for personal use with a purchase price of $1,500 or less and Laptop computers, if priced at $1,500 or less, also qualify as well as tablet computers.