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First on Scripps: New analysis finds prices for school supplies, lunch staples have surged since 2025
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Jacob Gardenswartz , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This analysis compared costs from 2025 to the current year.
Families in Nashville are facing higher costs for school essentials. The increase in prices is more than twice the inflation rate. Certain items have seen significant price jumps.
Further details on the price surge are available from the analysis shared with Scripps News. This analysis compared costs from 2025 to the current year. The full report provides more information on the rising costs of school supplies and lunch staples, which can be found through NewsChannel 5 WTVF or the original source.
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Category: schools Published: July 27, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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