Tennessee Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate Tennessee sales tax using a typical combined state and local rate, or enter the rate for your county and city.
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- -Prescription medicines
- -Groceries at reduced 4% state rate
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Tennessee sales tax calculator for 2026. State base: 7% (tied for highest in the US). Local additions up to 2.75%, making maximum 9.75%. Memphis hits the cap at 9.75%. Nashville and Knoxville at 9.25%. Tennessee has NO income tax. Groceries taxed at reduced 4% state rate plus local. Clothing IS taxable.
Disclaimer: This calculator uses publicly available rules effective as of Jan 1, 2025 (version 1.0). Results are for informational purposes only. Always verify with official sources or a qualified professional. Last reviewed: Mar 1, 2026.
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Tennessee combines the state sales tax with local option sales taxes that vary by county and city.
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What is Tennessee sales tax rate?
Tennessee state base is 7%, tied for the highest state rate in the US. Local additions up to 2.75% bring the maximum to 9.75%. Memphis (Shelby County) reaches this cap. Nashville and Knoxville are at 9.25%.
Is food taxed in Tennessee?
Yes, but at a reduced rate. Groceries are taxed at 4% state rate (not 7%) plus local additions, making total grocery tax about 4-6.75% depending on location. Tennessee is one of 13 states that taxes groceries.
Does Tennessee have income tax?
No. Tennessee fully repealed its last income tax (the Hall Tax on investment income) on January 1, 2021. No state tax on wages, salaries, or investment income.
Is clothing taxed in Tennessee?
Yes, at the full combined rate year-round. Tennessee holds a back-to-school sales tax holiday in late July or August where clothing under $100, school supplies under $100, and computers under $1,500 are temporarily exempt.
Why is Tennessee sales tax so high?
Without income tax, Tennessee relies heavily on sales tax for revenue. The 7% state rate plus local additions offset the absence of income tax. Combined with high property taxes in some areas, the overall tax structure shifts burden to consumption.
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