Tax Free Back to School Shopping at The Village Gatlinburg
Families across Tennessee are gearing up for the state’s annual sales tax holiday Friday, July 26th through Sunday, July 28th. And the great news is, so are families who plan their vacation in Gatlinburg around this big savings opportunity! Nothing says “back-to-school” any better than planning your family shopping route for this fun weekend of browsing, saving and looking forward to the excitement of the school year ahead. The Village in Gatlinburg has several unique shops featuring clothing and accessories you’ll want for your sparkling new school calendar, and you can grab some sweet treats at The Donut Friar or Maddi Mae’s Café and Creamery on the way in!
If your family, like most, finds that several members need new shoes on the regular, you’ll have a great time browsing the selection at The Hayloft Comfort Footwear, where comfort is priority one! The store features nationally-known brands like Born and Ecco. The Hayloft, a companion store, has some stunning moccasins in beautiful styles and colors as well as a boot selection that will wow the whole family. Get your kids all set to traverse those academic halls in style and ease, and snag some for yourself, too! Don’t forget to stop in at The Sock Shop for the perfectly comfortable and whimsical selections to complement your new kicks.
Young and old alike love t-shirts and all manner of comfortable apparel, which means a stop at the Life is Good store is a must-do during the sales tax holiday. Get quality goods at a savings that weekend and enjoy the beautiful selection. A full day at work or at school will call for the very best in relaxing nighttime pajama wear and The Village has got you covered! Duck into The Lazy One for some oh-so-soft and really adorable pajamas for the entire family. You may even decide on matching pjs for all! Whatever your choice, you’ll lounge in style!
If by now you are ready for a bite of lunch, no need to leave the cozy and beautifully landscaped enclave of The Village. Have a wonderful meal at Boudicca’s Celtic Pub, which features a menu legitimately inspired by Celtic countries, designed to make you think you’ve stepped off a plane and into the old land! Who knew back-to-school shopping could be such an adventure?
Now that everyone’s bellies are full, time to roll on out and hit The Day Hiker. This shop offers t-shirts, both long and short-sleeved, socks and some backpacks (most of which would be more geared to hiking than academics, but tastes vary). Grab your sales-tax-holiday-included items, but don’t miss the opportunity for the seasoned hikers in your group to scoop up all the gear they need.
While you’ll likely find items included in the sales tax holiday in most of the shops of The Village, you’re sure to pick up some additional treasures as you enjoy the variety of goods offered throughout this top shopping destination in downtown Gatlinburg. Happy sales tax holiday!
Visit the Official State of Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday web site for specific clothing, school supplies, and computer items eligible for no sales tax July 26-28, 2024.