Sales Tax Holidays in the Southeast

2009 Sales Tax Holiday - Friday, August 7 at 12:01 a.m. - Sunday, August 9 at 11:59 p.m. - 3 days

The annual Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday starts each year at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August and ends at 11:59 p.m. on the following Sunday.

Tax exempt items during the Sales Tax Holiday include:

• Clothing, footwear, and school supplies (not including art supplies) - $100 or Less, per item
  
• Computers - $1,500 or less per item and not for use in a trade or business

Some examples of items that are not covered by the Tennessee exemption and will be subject to the applicable tax are clothing accessories such as jewelry and handbags, cosmetics, protective equipment, sports and recreational equipment, art supplies and computer supplies.

For additional information about the Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday, including detailed lists of tax exempt and taxable items, visit the Tennessee Department of Revenue Web Site.