Tennessee sales tax rules
Quick answer
Tennessee charges a 7% statewide sales tax, plus local county, city and district add-ons. What gets taxed matters as much as the rate: below is how Tennessee treats each category that commonly changes a receipt total.
Direct answers
Each answer has its own page with the full rule and exceptions.
Is there sales tax on groceries in Tennessee?
Partly. Tennessee taxes grocery food at a reduced 4% state rate instead of the full 7%, and local rates may still apply on top.
Is clothing taxed in Tennessee?
Yes. Clothing is fully taxable in Tennessee at the combined state and local rate.
Is shipping taxable in Tennessee?
Yes. Delivery charges are part of the taxable sales price in Tennessee, so you charge tax on shipping whenever the item being shipped is taxable.
Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Tennessee?
Only after you cross economic nexus. Once you exceed $100,000 in sales into Tennessee over 12 months, you must register with the Tennessee Department of Revenue and charge the buyer's destination rate.
Does Tennessee have a tax-free weekend?
Yes. Tennessee runs a sales tax holiday: Back-to-school holiday on the last weekend of July. Qualifying purchases skip the full combined rate, which runs 9.25%–9.75% in covered Tennessee metros.
Tennessee rates by city
Combined state, county, city and district rates.