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Tennessee’s traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies, and computers begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

During this time, clothing, school supplies, and computers may be purchased tax-free.  Certain restrictions apply.  Items sold online are also eligible.  Items must be purchased for personal use, not for business or trade.

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

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