Back-to-school savings begin Friday

CLAY COUNTY-Residents here and all across the state can save nearly 10% on qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers this weekend.

And community leaders are encouraging the public to shop locally during the State of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday, which take’s place Friday through Sunday.

“People should always try to do their business here first,” Celina mayor Luke Collins said.  “And there’s no better time to do so than this weekend.

“You can support local businesses and save money at the same time.  You can’t beat that.”

Clay Countians can purchase clothing and school supplies tax-free, if they are priced at $100 or less and buy computers tax-free if they are priced at $1500 or less.

Besides here in stores, qualifying items may also be purchased online.

Like Collins, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee also encouraged people here to shop and save this weekend.

“Tennessee’s commitment to strong fiscal stewardship has allowed our state to cut taxes and put dollars back in the pockets of hardworking Tennesseans,” Lee said in a news release about the tax free weekend. “I encourage every Tennessee family to take advantage of back-to-school savings and thank the General Assembly for partnering to provide direct financial relief for taxpayers.”

For more information about the sales tax holiday, including a list of qualifying items, visit www.tntaxholiday.com.