Tennessee lawmakers push new legislation to end state grocery tax
Right now, Tennesseans pay a 4% sales tax on groceries, but some lawmakers say one legislation could change that.
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Elisheva Wimberly, as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) · · 1 min read
Right now, Tennesseans pay a 4% sales tax on groceries, but some lawmakers say one legislation could change that.

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Nearly a year after an explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems killed 16 workers, their families say they are still waiting for answers.
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What This Story Is About Attorneys representing families in lawsuits held a town hall to update the community on their cases against Accurate Energetic Systems. Why It Matters Families are facing a looming deadline if they want to pursue legal action as the statute of limitations...
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