grocery tax
Coverage of grocery tax in the Nexus archive.
- Here’s when Nashville families could save $72 a year after vote to cut grocery tax
Nashville's Metro Council voted to reduce the city's grocery tax by 0.5% starting July 1, saving the average family $72 annually. The tax cut, which lowers the local grocery tax to 2.25%, will cost the city $9 million, requiring budget adjustments for other services.
- Could your Nashville grocery bill drop? Tonight, the possibility is up for debate
Metro Nashville's grocery tax reduction proposal, part of Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s affordability plan, will be debated by the Metro Council. The 22% tax cut, equivalent to half a cent, aims to provide financial relief amid rising household costs. O’Connell filed a resolution on May 1 proposing the tax cut alongside budget adjustments for housing, education, and employee pay.
- Your Guide to Nashville’s Metro Council Meeting: June 16, 2026
Nashville’s Metro Council will debate and approve the city budget on June 16, 2026, including Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s proposal, Budget Committee Chair Kyonzté Toombs’ substitute budget, and a grocery tax reduction. Toombs’ substitute budget includes $9 million in adjustments, restoring funding for the Office of Entertainment and allocating resources to social housing, education audits, and nonprofit programs.