Back-to-School Tax Holiday Begins July 25

Tennessee’s traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

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.