Tennessee’s tax-free weekend is July 26-28

By Caleb Wethington NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Tennessee’s sales tax holiday weekend is on the horizon. Summer is underway and that means that the state’s sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers is near. As the clock strikes 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26, Tennesseans can get some shopping relief until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. During the holiday weekend, clothing, school supplies and computers will be available for purchase free of tax. Certain restrictions do apply. Don’t forget that items sold online are also eligible. “Items must be purchased for personal use, not for business or trade,” the state Department of Revenue said. Here’s a look at what’s considered tax-free during the holiday: 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...