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Tennessee should eliminate its state sales tax on groceries.

Tennessee charges a reduced state sales tax of 4 percent on groceries, plus local sales taxes. Eliminating the state portion would lower grocery costs and reduce a major source of state revenue.

Jerri Green

Democratic
Agree

Yes, and we will pay for that by closing corporate loopholes

Press quote · Sep 8, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026

ending the grocery tax; putting those taxes back on corporations and billionaires where it belongs

Press quote · Aug 17, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026

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