NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Groceries could potentially cost less next year in Tennessee. District 51 State Representative Aftyn Behn is co-sponsoring a bill to eliminate the state’s 4% grocery tax, marking her second attempt to get the bill to pass.
“The elimination of it will boost business and put more money in people’s pockets,” said Behn. “I think the appetite is strong across the state in ending it.”
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Tennessee is one of 13 states with a grocery tax. Financial experts believe eliminating the tax cut will help families save money and allow them to spend it on other things they need.
Middle Tennessee University Professor Dr. Benjamin Jansen said the 4% tax reduction will also help consumers get closer to spending on items that they need.
“A 4% reduction may also free up spending in other categories. So if people aren’t getting the groceries that they need, this 4% could help them get closer to that sort of spending that they need to meet to satisfy their demand,” explained Jansen.