Attention shoppers! Tennessee's annual sales tax holiday begins Friday, August 5 and runs through Sunday, August 7.  During this time, shoppers can save almost 10 percent on tax-free clothing, school and art supplies, and computer purchases.

During the designated three-day weekend, shoppers may purchase selected clothing with a price of $100 or less per item, school supplies with a price of $100 or less per item and computers with a price of $1,500 or less without paying Tennessee's state and local sales tax.

The supply lists are divided by grade and may be adjusted to reflect personal teaching style, such as specific size crayon box, type scissors, etc. Items may be omitted which will not be used. Additional items may be requested on a "wish list" but may not be added to the core supply list.

Kindergarten

• Pencils
• Crayons
• Colored Pencils
• Scissors
• Tablet
• Spiral Notebook for Journal Writing
• Glue
• Folders with Pockets
• Rest Mat
• Container for Supplies
• Backpack
• Tissues

Grades 1-2

• Pencils
• Crayons
• Folders
• Tablet
• Notebook Paper or Spiral Notebooks
• Composition Book for Journal Writing
• Scissors
• Glue
• Clipboard
• Notebook
• Erasers
• Tissue
• Container for Supplies
• Dry Erase Markers (if used by students on individual dry erase boards)
• Backpack

Grades 3-5

• Pencils
• Notebook
• Notebook Paper
• Notebook and/or Spiral Notebooks or Composition Book for Journals and/or 1 set of Notebook Divider Pages or Pocket Folders
• Glue
• Scissors
• Crayons
• Colored Pencils for Map Skills
• Red Pens (if used by students for proofreading)
• Ruler
• Clipboard
• Dry Erase Markers (if used by students on individual dry erase boards)
• Tissues
• Container for Supplies

Grades 6-8

• Notebook(s)
• A notebook for each class/subject might be required (the type – spiral, 3-ring or pocket folder will be determined by the school, mini-school or teacher)
• Notebook paper – regular lined
• #2 pencils or lead pencils
• Colored Markers and/or Colored Pencils (check for teacher preference)
• 12-inch standard/metric ruler
• Compass
• Graph paper (math teacher preference)
• Glue stick
• Protractor
• Dividers
• Erasable Ink Pens (optional with teacher)
• School Agenda (if applicable)
• Book Covers, if required
• Tissues
• Highlighter Pen

The holiday also includes purchases of qualified items sold via mail, telephone, e-mail or internet if the customer orders and pays for the item and the retailer accepts the order during the holiday for immediate shipment, even if delivery is made after the exemption period.

More information from the Department of Revenue is available from the following sources:

• Website: www.tntaxholiday.com

• E-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Telephone: (800) 342-1003

The Department of Revenue is reminding Tennesseans the sixth annual Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 7.

• Clothing: Shirts, dresses, pants, coats, gloves and mittens, hats and caps, hosiery, neckties, belts, sneakers, shoes, uniforms whether athletic or non-athletic and scarves
• School Supplies: Binders, book bags, calculators, tape, chalk, crayons, erasers, folders, glue, pens, pencils, lunch boxes, notebooks, paper, rulers and scissors
• Art Supplies: Clay and glazes; acrylic, tempera and oil paints; paintbrushes for artwork; sketch and drawing pads; and watercolors
• Computers: Central processing unit (CPU), along with various other components including monitor, keyboard, mouse, cables to connect components and preloaded software (Note: While the CPU may be purchased separately, other items must be part of a bundled computer package in order to be eligible.) iPads and other tablet computers are eligible for tax exemption, while video games and consoles are not.

All proceeds go to the Murfreesboro Domestic Violence Program

Murfreesboro, TN - On Saturday, August 28. 2010, Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate <http://www.bskonline.com/>  will host a Back to School Bash at its Business Campus Drive location. Three world champions including boxing and kickboxing champ Troy Dorsey, boxing champ Gene Hatcher, and kickboxing champ Dale “Sunshine” Frye will be present to demonstrate their world-class skills to all in attendance. Additionally, visitors will be treated to live music, a Bouncy House, Silent Auction, Cake Walk, *Free Bully Buster Class, and numerous giveaways. The event begins on Saturday at 10am and lasts until 3pm at 1911 Business Campus Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37130.

“This is a great opportunity for us to give back to the community. With families getting back into school schedules we wanted to show them how much we appreciate our community by providing a lot of fun but also some serious instruction coming from world class, martial artists”, stated Bill Taylor, owner and chief instructor of Murfreesboro’s first and largest private Martial Arts school.

Martial Arts Digest calls Troy Dorsey, “the greatest all around fighter in history.” 8th Degree blackbelt and 8-time World Champion Dorsey is a good friend of Bill Taylors and will teach a special seminar just for Back to School Bash attendees. Dorsey is the only man in history to hold world titles in Kickboxing, Boxing and Karate.

*A special feature to this event is the FREE Bully Buster Class to the first 40 people that register at 890-6755. This class has helped thousands of local students learn how to handle bullying with confidence and skill.

Bill Taylor’s Original Bushido School of Karate is located at 1820 Northwest Broad Street in Murfreesboro. For more information please contact the school at (615) 893-6003 or visit http://www.bskonline.com.

Murfreesboro, TN - 2Cute!, local specialty gift shop and children’s store (2Cute! Kids), is hosting a Back to School Charity Fashion Show benefiting Candle Wishes on Tuesday July 20^th 6PM at the Stones River Country Club.

“We hope to make the charity fashion show an annual event for moms and daughters to have fun together while making a difference in our community by raising money for a local cause,” says Coreen King, 2Cute! Co-Owner, “We chose Candle Wishes as the benefiting charity because we believe in the vision to give children in need happy birthdays.”

What can you expect at the 2Cute! B2S Fashion Show? Fashion, food, music, school supply and accessory shopping, shopping for moms, School Survival Kits for moms and daughters, door prizes, and much more! The first 20 attendees will receive a free 2010 student agenda. Reserve tickets online at 2cuteonline.com or purchase tickets for $5 at the 2Cute! stores located next to Carrabba’s restaurant in Murfreesboro or at the door (limited quantity).

“We are so blessed to have 2Cute! as a community partner. This event will help fund our efforts to fulfill the birthday wishes of needy children, provide for their basic needs, and grow to serve more families in Rutherford County,” says Jenny Williams, Candle Wishes Founder and Executive Director.

About Candle Wishes Founded in 2002, Candle Wishes is a Christian faith-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee that fulfills birthday wishes and provides essential needs for underprivileged children in Tennessee, with programs in Rutherford County, Memphis, and Franklin. Since its inception, Candle Wishes has given thousands of needy children memorable birthday experiences. To learn more about Candle Wishes, how the organization is impacting the lives of participating families and how you can get involved, visit www.candlewishes.org. Connect with Candle Wishes on Facebook (facebook.com/candlewishesfoundation) and Twitter (twitter.com/candlewishes).

For more information contact:

Coreen King / Jenny Williams

(615) 584-7589 / (615) 275-6614

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