Davidson County Grocery Sales Tax Rate to Decrease in November
Beginning November 1, Davidson County's local sales tax rate on groceries will decrease to 1.75%, a reduction expected to save the average Nashville family approximately $72 annually. This new rate applies to food and food ingredients sold throughout Davidson County,…
Nashville, TN, August 25, 2026 —
NASHVILLE, TN – Davidson County is set to implement a lower local sales tax rate on groceries starting November 1. The rate will be reduced to 1.75%.
This change is anticipated to provide financial relief to residents, with the average Nashville family expected to save around $72 per year as a result of the decrease.
The new, lower tax rate applies to all purchases of food and food ingredients within Davidson County. This includes sales made in Nashville as well as its surrounding cities.
It is important to note that the state’s general sales tax on groceries, which is 4%, will continue to be applied in addition to the new local rate.
Story summarized from the original created by Caleb Wethington on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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