Best of Tennessee Action Fund
Registered May 2024 · Treasurer: James C Seabury III · Nashville, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $446,541 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $290,009 (65%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
- To TN candidates $290,009 65%
- Operating & other $139,532 31%
- To other PACs $17,000 3.8%
Contributions to Candidates
No contributions to tracked candidates on record.
This committee’s own filings report $290,009 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $0. Of the $290,009 difference, $290,009 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $290,009 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Conservatives With Character $290,009.10
Tennessee caps what a PAC may give one candidate per election — $15,400 for statewide and House races, $30,800 for Senate races (2025–26 limits; a primary and a general count as separate elections). Registry of Election Finance limits.
Contributions to Other PACs
| Committee | Total |
|---|---|
| Best of Tennessee Victory Fund | $17,000.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Advertising | $56,721.12 |
| Professional Services | $41,097.76 |
| Pac Fundraising Consulting | $32,740.00 |
| Research / Polling | $5,008.68 |
| Bank Fees | $3,302.30 |
| Dues / Subscriptions | $662.50 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaegi Resources | Pac Fundraising Consulting | 07/17/2024 | $32,740.00 |
| Reign Maker Services | Professional Services | 07/23/2024 | $18,000.00 |
| Mail Works Inc. | Advertising | 06/28/2024 | $17,678.99 |
| Mail Works Inc. | Advertising | 06/28/2024 | $11,617.21 |
| Mail Works Inc. | Advertising | 06/28/2024 | $11,359.30 |
| Mail Works Inc. | Advertising | 06/28/2024 | $7,538.01 |
| Reign Maker Services | Professional Services | 08/13/2024 | $6,000.00 |
| Venable LLP | Professional Services | 09/03/2024 | $5,485.50 |
| CFS Compliance | Professional Services | 05/23/2024 | $5,000.00 |
| Chambers, Kathy | Research / Polling | 06/06/2024 | $4,750.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best of Tennessee Inc. | Nashville, TN | — | $120,000.00 |
| Anne Russell | Nashville, TN | Adams & Reese, LLP | $25,000.00 |
| James W Granbery | Nashville, TN | H. G. Hill Realty Company LLC | $25,000.00 |
| Joe Scarlett | Nashville, TN | Retired | $25,000.00 |
| Rodes Hart Jr | Foret Hills, TN | Brookside Properties | $25,000.00 |
| Stephen B Smith | Brentwood, TN | Haury and Smith | $25,000.00 |
| Thomas Lehrman | Nashville, TN | Teamworthy Group LLC | $25,000.00 |
| Tony Giarratana | Nashville, TN | Self-Employed | $25,000.00 |
| William Delay | Nashville, TN | Sherman Dixie | $25,000.00 |
| Barry Stowe | Nashville, TN | Retired | $22,000.00 |
Filing History
Totals as filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance; see About for how this data is processed.
| Filing | Cash Beginning | Cash Ending | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2024 Historical | $1,158.54 | $878.54 | Source: Q4 2024 filing Report 120195 |
| Pre-General 2024 Historical | $18,158.54 | $1,158.54 | Source: Pre-General 2024 filing Report 118701 |
| Q3 2024 Historical | $58,762.59 | $18,158.54 | Source: Q3 2024 filing Report 117252 |
| Pre-Primary 2024 Historical | $91,502.59 | $58,762.59 | Source: Pre-Primary 2024 filing Report 115652 |
| Q2 2024 Historical | $0.00 | $91,502.59 | Source: Q2 2024 filing Report 114461 |