Nashville Metro CouncilRS2026-1961Passed
This resolution reduces the local sales tax applied to the sale of groceries within Nashville. It aims to provide tax relief to consumers purchasing grocery items. The resolution was introduced and passed through the Budget and Finance Committee and the Metropolitan Council.
A resolution reducing the local sales tax on the sale of groceries.
→ Passed 6/16/2026
What it does
- 1Reduction of local sales tax rate on grocery sales
- 2Implementation of the reduced tax rate starting on an unspecified date
- 3Approval by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Metropolitan Council
This resolution reduces the local sales tax applied to the sale of groceries within Nashville. It aims to provide tax relief to consumers purchasing grocery items. The resolution was introduced and passed through the Budget and Finance Committee and the Metropolitan Council.
Affects
Grocery retailers in NashvilleConsumers purchasing groceries in Nashville
Legislative history
6/16/2026
Metropolitan Council
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council Member Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:6/15/2026
Budget and Finance Committee
Referred without comment5/19/2026
Metropolitan Council
The resolution was recommended for deferral to the June 16, 2026 Council meeting by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council Member Toombs moved to defer the resolution to the June 16, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.5/1/2026
Mayor
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