Tennessee
Know before you shop Tennessee’s tax-free holiday weekend: What is and isn’t tax-free?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Tennessee’s big shopping weekend is just days away. From Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28, the state will have its annual sales tax holiday.
During the holiday, Tennesseans can save nearly 10% on qualifying clothing, school supplies and computers, according to the Tennessee Department of Revenue.
According to the state, shoppers can purchase clothes and school supplies tax-free if they are priced at $100 or less and buy computers tax-free if they are $1500 or less.
“Tennessee’s commitment to strong fiscal stewardship has allowed our state to cut taxes and put dollars back in the pockets of hardworking Tennesseans,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “I encourage every Tennessee family to take advantage of back-to-school savings and thank the General Assembly for partnering to provide direct financial relief for taxpayers.”
What is tax-free?
- General apparel that costs $100 or less per item, such as shirts, pants, socks, shoes, dresses, etc.
- School and art supplies with a purchase of $100 or less per item including the following:
- Binders
- Backpacks
- Crayons
- Paper
- Pens
- Pencils
- Rulers
- Art supplies
- Computers for personal use with a purchase of $1500 or less
- Laptop computers, if priced at $1500 or less, as well as tablet computers
- Prom dresses
- Scout uniforms
- Shawls and wraps
- Ski masks
- Sleepwear
- Socks, stockings, suspenders
- Textbooks
- Ties/neckwear
- Tuxedo
- Undergarments
- Underwear
- Uniforms: Athletic or non-athletic
- Vests, except for hunting or weather
- Wedding gowns: $100 or less rule applies
- Workbooks
For a full list of exempt items, click here.
What isn’t tax-free?
- Apparel that costs more than $100
- Art supplies sold together cannot be split up to stay beneath $100
- Ballet or tap shoes
- Belt buckles
- Breathing masks
- Bridal apparel, other than gowns or veils
- Briefcases
- Cell phones
- Computer Software
- Computer storage
- Cosmetics
- Electronic readers
- Emblems
- Hair notions
- Hard hats
- Hearing protectors
- Household appliances
- Items sold together, such as shoes, cannot be split up to stay beneath the $100 maximum
- Jewelry and handbags
- Maps
- Paints that are not defined as school art supplies
- Paintbrushes not used for artwork
- Patches
- Printer supplies: Printer ink, paper, supplies, etc.
- Protective and sports goggles
- Protective and sports gloves
- Reference books
- Safety glasses
- School and art supplies individually priced at more than $100
- Sewing equipment and supplies: Fabric, yarn, sewing needles
- Sports and recreational equipment
- Roller and ice skates
- Ski boots
- Skin diving suits
- Sports guards
- Storage media including flash drives and compact disks
- Tool belts
- Video game consoles
- Wallets
- Zippers
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The Tennessee Titans’ search for their next head coach is coming into focus, and the initial interview phase is in full swing.
Following the news that Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy would be having a first virtual interview on Thursday, the dates and times for some interviews for other candidates have come out.
Multiple reports on social media indicate that Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will meet with Mike Borgonzi on Wednesday, followed by Nagy on Thursday. The team will then follow that up by meeting with former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski on Saturday and former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris on Monday.
Tennessee will also meet with interim head coach Mike McCoy, and is rumored to have interest in former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.
It’s an ever-changing process in Nashville. Stay up to date with all the coaching search news with us here at Titans Wire, and please sound off with your thoughts.
Tennessee
Sick and tired: Counties near Chattanooga are now reporting highest flu rates in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Tennessee health officials say flu activity is rising sharply in around Chattanooga, with counties surrounding Hamilton showing some of the highest rates in the state.
Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn and Polk counties are currently the only areas in Tennessee rated “very high” for influenza activity by the Tennessee Dept. of Health. Photo via the Tennessee Health Dept.
Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn and Polk counties are currently the only areas in Tennessee rated “very high” for influenza activity by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
These counties have flu positivity rates greater than 10 percent. By comparison, the statewide average is 6.5 percent, and Hamilton County itself is at 6.9 percent.
State and federal health experts say the surge comes as influenza A(H3N2) continues to circulate widely. The CDC reports at least 11 million flu illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths nationwide so far this season. One pediatric death was reported this week in Tennessee, bringing the season total to nine nationwide.
File photo: Getty Images.
Georgia officials are also reporting higher-than-average flu activity, signaling that the region is experiencing a particularly active season. Health authorities encourage residents six months and older to get vaccinated if they have not already and to take precautions such as frequent handwashing and staying home when sick.
Flu activity is expected to remain elevated in Tennessee and across the U.S. for several more weeks, according to the CDC. Local hospitals and clinics are urging families to monitor symptoms and seek care early, especially for children, older adults, and those with chronic health conditions.
For the latest guidance on influenza vaccination and antiviral treatments, visit the Tennessee Department of Health or the CDC at cdc.gov.
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