Rutherford Co. lawmakers encourage Tennesseans to take advantage of sales tax holiday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Rutherford County lawmakers are encouraging local residents to take advantage of Tennessee’s upcoming sales tax holiday.

The state’s annual back-to-school tax-free weekend begins on Friday, July 26 and ends Sunday, July 28.

State Representatives Bryan Terry, Charlie Baum, Tim Rudd, all of Murfreesboro, and Mike Sparks and Robert Stevens of Smyrna, played a major role in delivering $800 million in tax cuts during the 113^th General Assembly.

“As prices continue to skyrocket due to the federal government’s failure to control inflation, we have worked hard to return Tennesseans’ hard-earned money back to their pockets,” the lawmakers said in a joint statement. “We hope every family, not just those with students going back to school, will take advantage of this opportunity to stock up and save on necessary items.”

During this time, certain clothing, school supplies and computers may be purchased tax-free. The sales tax holiday also applies to items sold online. Items purchased must be for personal use, not for business or trade.

Tax-exempt items include:

• General apparel valued at $100 or less per item, such as shirts, pants, socks, shoes, dresses, etc.
• School and art supplies with a purchase price of $100 or less per item, such as binders, crayons, backpacks, paper, pencils, etc.
• Computers for personal use priced at $1,500 or less
  • Laptop computers ($1,500 or less) and tablet computers also qualify

For more information, including full lists of exempt and not exempt items, visit the Tennessee Dept. of Revenue website. 

Tennessee continues to be among one of the lowest-taxed states in the nation and collects zero income tax. Since 2012, Tennessee’s supermajority has provided more than $4.3 billion in tax relief to citizens.

Bryan Terry, M.D., represents District 48 which includes the eastern half of Rutherford County.
Charlie Baum represents District 37 which includes a portion of northern Rutherford County.
Tim Rudd represents District 34 which includes a portion of southwestern Rutherford County.
Mike Sparks represents District 49 which includes a portion of northwestern Rutherford County.
Robert Stevens represents District 13 which includes a portion of western Rutherford County.