SB 2277
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to food and food ingredients.
Jurisdiction
Tennessee
Session
114th General Assembly
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 8:52 AM
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Bill overview
This bill changes Tennessee’s sales tax on food and food ingredients. Specifically, it exempts the sale of ‘generic food products’ from the standard 4% sales tax. These generic products are defined as those produced for grocery wholesalers or retailers by a third party under the wholesaler or retailer’s brand. The changes will go into effect on July 1, 2026.
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