MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee's tax-free weekend, a period when people can purchase certain items without having to pay the sales taxes associated with them, runs from 12:01 a.m. on Friday until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.
Shoppers can get these deals without walking into a store. They can use stores' apps or buy eligible items online and still avoid having to pay sales taxes, according to Lauren Bell, a Kroger spokeswoman.
"You can pick that out while shopping online, put it in your cart, and check out like would in-store and the discount still applies," Bell said.
Customers can save about 10% of items' cost over the weekend. Bell also said Kroger is offering vaccinations ahead of the school year, but they are not included in the state's list of eligible purchases.
"While you're here, we want to make it a one-stop shop for our customers," she said. "So not only can you get your groceries, and your cleaning supplies — you can also check in with your pharmacists so you can make sure you're up-to-date on your vaccinations to stay healthy."
Bell said people can see all the qualifying items on Tennessee's Department of Revenue website. She also specified that cleaning supplies are not part of the tax-free weekend, and the state does not include them in its list of eligible items.
The department also said items must be purchased for personal use and not for business or trade. Additional information about the types of eligible items are available below.
Clothing
Some clothing that will be tax-exempt is general apparel that costs $100 or less per item. The department lists items such as shirts, pants, socks, shoes and dresses as items that will be eligible.
Items that are not tax-exempt include:
- 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
According to the department, school supplies eligible to be tax-free are those with a purchase price of under $100 or less per item such as binders, backpacks, crayons, paper, pencils and rulers.
This also includes art supplies such as glazes, clay, paints, drawing pads and artist paintbrushes, the department said.
Items that are not tax-exempt include:
- Supplies over $100 per item
- Items that are normally sold together cannot be split up to stay beneath the maximum price.
Computers
Computers differ slightly from the previous set of requirements. The devices must be used for personal use with a price of $1,500 or less. The department also said laptop computers, if priced at $1,500 or less, also qualify. Tablet computers may also be tax-exempt, the department said.
Items that are not tax-exempt include:
- Storage media, like flash drives and compact discs
- Individually purchased software
- Printer supplies
- Household appliances
