Tennessee lawmakers consider cutting sales tax on groceries
Tennessee consumers are subject to a 4% sales tax rate on groceries — one of the highest in the country. (Allison Dinne/AP file)
A couple of bills that would completely eliminate the 4% sales tax on groceries were introduced to the 114th General Assembly — and they have bipartisan support.
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grocery tax Tennessee General Assembly Food prices sales taxBenjamin Smith
Benjamin Smith reports on state politics for The Daily Memphian. Ben studied journalism at The University of Alabama and wrote for magazines in Alexander City, Alabama. Ben currently lives in Nashville and enjoys music, basketball and reading.
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