By SAMANTHA SARACINO
6 News Reporter
KNOXVILLE (WATE) - Small businesses in the Knoxville area are getting ready for a state tax-free weekend.
Workers at Fizz were making sure the store looks great Tuesday. They were stocking shelves for the weekend crowds.
"We're expecting a bigger crowd because it is tax-free weekend. We have a lot of clothes and accessories to offer for back-to-school wear," said Kali Watson, a Fizz employee.
The employees like to keep the store clean, organized and easy to navigate with displays around the store.
"People are usually looking for back-to-school clothes, outfits, everything that matches. It's usually a rush so anything we already have put together," Watson said.
Crass Couture is also preparing for the big weekend.
"There's definitely a pick up in the crowd. People get excited. It can get a little crazy," said Kristi Lannon, owner of Crass Couture.
In addition to extended hours and more hands on deck, the store is offering a sale of 10 percent off the total purchase.
Lannon said the extra incentive is her way to give back to the shoppers and give them more of a reason to shop at Crass Couture.
"People already have in mind what their favorite stores are and they go to those stores during the tax-free weekend. It's a definite boost for us and for all of downtown, honestly, and that's what I care about. Even the malls. It's just crazy. It's really good," Lannon said.
This year's tax free holiday weekend begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and ends on Sunday at 11:59 p.m.
Most clothing and school supplies under $100 and computers under $1500 qualify to be tax-free.
More details on what qualifies can be found on the Tennessee sales tax holiday website.
Workers at Fizz are making sure the store looks great and is stocked for the weekend crowds.
