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No Tax Weekend
By Shane Gilreath
Tennessee has announced its popular Sales Tax Holiday, a 48-hour period that allows shoppers the opportunity to obtain school related supplies and items at reduced rates, as Tennessee children look to return to the classroom. The annual event has been announced for Friday, July 25, 2025, and running through Sunday, July 27th. The Sales Tax Holiday will begin promptly at 12:01am and end at 11:59pm.
“This weekend offers real savings for parents getting their kids ready for school,” said Representative Kelly Keisling in a statement released last week. “It’s a smart way to ease the financial burden on families while reinforcing Tennessee’s commitment to fiscal responsibility.”
Shoppers are encouraged to keep an eye on price tags, as there are key elements to the shopping extravaganza. Notably that certain items must be less than $100. Items exempt from sales tax include clothing items priced at $100 or less each (such as shirts, pants, shoes and dresses); school and art supplies costing $100 or less per item (including backpacks, notebooks, crayons and calculators), and computers for personal use, including laptops and tablets priced at $1,500 or less
Other popular items, including jewelry, handbags, and sports equipment are still taxable.
“I’m proud to see Tennessee’s Tax Holiday continue, offering important financial support to parents and students preparing for the school year,” said Senator Ken Yager in a statement on Monday. “This event helps families save money while also boosting our local economies across the state.”
Tennessee, according to Keisling’s office, continues to maintain one of the lowest overall tax burdens in the nation and does not impose a state income tax. Since 2012, the Republican-led General Assembly has delivered more than $5.1 billion in tax relief to residents statewide.
The Tax Holiday has consistently drawn widespread participation and praise from Tennessee residents for its tangible benefits, Yager’s office said. It shows the state’s commitment to easing financial pressures on families and fostering a supportive environment for education.
