NASHVILLE, TN. (WLAF)- Tennessee is preparing for the state’s annual sales tax holiday. The tax free weekend begins 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 31 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2. During the weekend clothing, school supplies and some electronics are exempt from sales tax.

Certain restrictions apply.  Items sold online are also eligible.  Items must be purchase for personal use, not for business or trade.  

What’s exempt?

Clothing

Exempt: 

  • General apparel that costs $100 or less per item, such as shirts, pants, socks, shoes, dresses, etc.

Not exempt:

  • Apparel items priced at more than $100
  • Items sold together, such as shoes, cannot be split up to stay beneath the $100 maximum
  • Items such as jewelry, handbags, or sports and recreational equipment

School Supplies

Exempt:

  • 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

Not exempt:

  • School and art supplies individually priced at more than $100
  • Items that are normally sold together cannot be split up to stay beneath the $100 maximum

Computers

Exempt:

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

Not exempt: 

  • Storage media, like flash drives and compact discs
  • Individually purchased software
  • Printer supplies
  • Household appliances

For more information about the tax free weekend CLICK HERE.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 7/20/2026-6AM)

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