MEMPHIS, Tenn. — That grocery bill will get a slight discount later this year. A three-month grocery tax holiday is coming to Tennessee.
From August through October 2023, Tennesseans will not pay tax on most food and food ingredients sold in grocery stores. The tax-relief does not include alcoholic beverages, tobacco, candy, dietary supplements, or prepared food.
The governor's office said the tax holiday will save each Tennessee family more than $100 in taxes on average.
The governor’s office said additionally, local governments will be reimbursed by the state for any tax revenues lost during the period.
The tax holiday is part of the $1.6 billion budget approved by the state legislature.