TN House Speaker Proposes Grocery Tax Cut
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton has proposed eliminating the state sales tax on milk, eggs, and bread. Democrats criticized the measure as insufficient while pushing for a full repeal funded by closing corporate tax loopholes.
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton proposed eliminating the state's 4% tax on milk, eggs, and bread starting July 1, 2027. The move follows midterm losses for Republicans centered on affordability. Tennessee remains one of 13 states in the United States taxing groceries.
