Tennessee’s Back-to-School Sales Tax HolidayCHATTANOOGA, TN.-With school just around the corner, everyone should take advantage of Tennessee’s Tax Free Weekend starting this Friday. “We are excited to walk in Tennessee families during the tax free weekend and help them gear up for a successful school year. says Lucian Margau, Academy’s store director. Tax free weekend is not the only way that you can save at Academy, Academy is also known for their price matching. says Lucian Margau, Academy’s store director.