Beverage Association of Tennessee PAC
Registered Jun 2018 · Treasurer: Gregory E. Adkins · Nashville, TN
Year by year
| Report year | Raised | Spent | To candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,000.00 | $34,950.00 | $31,550.00 |
| 2025 | $33,500.00 | $32,850.00 | $26,900.00 |
| 2024 | $47,500.00 | $47,700.00 | $41,100.00 |
| 2023 | $30,000.00 | $36,825.00 | $27,650.00 |
| 2022 | $50,000.00 | $37,800.00 | $31,450.00 |
| 2021 | $33,000.00 | $34,200.00 | $29,900.00 |
| 2020 | $78,148.81 | $75,050.00 | $56,700.00 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $800.00 | $0.00 |
| 2018 | $70,000.00 | $66,860.69 | $37,400.00 |
| All years | $379,148.81 | $367,035.69 | $155,350.00 |
Raised
$379,149
Total Spent
$367,036
To TN candidates
$334,200
91% of spending
To other PACs
$21,650
5.9% of spending
Candidate Giving by Party $155,350 to 111 candidates
$127,750 to 92 Republicans $27,600 to 19 Democrats
Where the Money Goes
Of the $367,036 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $334,200 (91%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
- To TN candidates $334,200 91%
- To other PACs $21,650 5.9%
- Operating & other $11,186 3.0%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsha Blackburn | Governor | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Jack Johnson † | Tennessee Senate, District 27 | Rep. | $4,500.00 |
| Johnny Garrett † | Tennessee House, District 45 | Rep. | $4,250.00 |
| Dawn White | Tennessee Senate, District 13 | Rep. | $3,750.00 |
| Johnny Shaw † | Tennessee House, District 80 | Dem. | $3,650.00 |
| Patsy Hazlewood † | Tennessee House, District 27 | Rep. | $3,500.00 |
| John Stevens † | Tennessee Senate, District 24 | Rep. | $3,250.00 |
| Paul Rose † | Tennessee Senate, District 32 | Rep. | $3,250.00 |
| Susan M Lynn † | Tennessee House, District 57 | Rep. | $3,250.00 |
| Jeff Yarbro † | Tennessee Senate, District 21 | Dem. | $3,000.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
This committee’s own filings report $334,200 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $155,350. Of the $178,850 difference, $52,600 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below) and $126,250 has not been matched to a receipt on those candidates’ own filings.
Its filing also reports $52,600 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Reeves, William S. $6,250.00
- Bill Lee Inaugural, Inc. $5,000.00
- Casada, Glen $3,600.00
- Kelsey, Brian $3,000.00
- Bell, Mike $2,500.00
- Helton, Esther $2,500.00
- Carr, Bruce Dale $2,250.00
- Johnson, Curtis $2,200.00
- Swann, Art $2,000.00
- Smith, Robin $1,750.00
- …and 27 more recipients
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 |
|---|---|
| KEYPAC (Ken Yager) | $6,800.00 |
| MCPAC (Randy McNally) | $3,000.00 |
| JACK PAC (Jack Johnson) | $2,250.00 |
| BOWPAC (Bo Watson) | $2,000.00 |
| CAM PAC (Cameron Sexton) | $1,500.00 |
| CAMP PAC (Karen Camper) | $1,100.00 |
| BOWPAC (Bo Watson) | $1,000.00 |
| HAILE PAC (Ferrell Haile) | $1,000.00 |
| JCB PAC (Clark Boyd) | $1,000.00 |
| Stevens PAC (John Stevens) | $1,000.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Donations | $7,500.00 |
| Professional Services | $3,022.69 |
| Bank Fees | $513.00 |
| Dues / Subscriptions | $150.00 |
Dates
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Lee Inaugural, Inc. | Donations | 11/30/2018 | $7,500.00 |
| Gentry, Martha | Professional Services | 09/11/2018 | $1,500.00 |
| Kraftcpas | Professional Services | 09/11/2018 | $1,140.00 |
| Regions Bank | Bank Fees | 09/10/2018 | $288.00 |
| Kraftcpas | Professional Services | 10/10/2018 | $232.69 |
| Bureau of Ethics & Campaign Finance | Dues / Subscriptions | 01/12/2026 | $150.00 |
| Kraftcpas | Professional Services | 08/03/2020 | $150.00 |
| Regions Bank | Bank Fees | 09/29/2023 | $25.00 |
| Regions Bank | Bank Fees | 07/31/2024 | $25.00 |
| Regions Bank | Bank Fees | 07/31/2024 | $25.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverage Association of Tennessee | Nashville, TN | — | $362,500.00 |
| Keurig Pepper PAC | Frisco, TX | — | $7,000.00 |
| Coca Cola Consolidated Emp Comm Good G | Charlotte, NC | — | $1,698.81 |
| Cameron Sexton | Crossville, TN | — | $1,500.00 |
| Paul Bailey | Cookeville, TN | Charles Bailey Trucking | $1,250.00 |
| Art Swann | Alcoa, TN | State of Tennessee | $1,000.00 |
| Brian Kelsey | Memphis, TN | State of Tennessee | $1,000.00 |
| Dennis Powers | Jacksboro, TN | — | $1,000.00 |
| Paul Rose | Covington, TN | Rose Construction | $1,000.00 |
| Johnny Shaw | Brownsville, TN | State of Tennessee | $600.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-General 2026 | $11,967.12 | $9,917.12 | Source: Pre-General 2026 filing Report 131087 |
| Q3 2026 | $5,667.12 | $11,967.12 | Source: Q3 2026 filing Report 129594 |
| Pre-Primary 2026 | $7,667.12 | $5,667.12 | Source: Pre-Primary 2026 filing Report 128267 |
| Q2 2026 | $12,867.12 | $7,667.12 | Source: Q2 2026 filing Report 126608 |
| Q1 2026 | $7,867.12 | $12,867.12 | Source: Q1 2026 filing Report 125399 |
| Year-End 2025 | $642.12 | $7,867.12 | Source: Year-End 2025 filing Report 124273 |
| Mid-Year 2025 | $8,717.12 | $642.12 | Source: Mid-Year 2025 filing Report 122022 |
| Q4 2024 Amended Historical | $27,967.12 | $8,717.12 | Source: Q4 2024 filing Report 121329 |
| Pre-General 2024 Amended Historical | $36,717.12 | $27,967.12 | Source: Pre-General 2024 filing Report 120334 |
| Q3 2024 Amended Historical | $2,517.12 | $36,717.12 | Source: Q3 2024 filing Report 120787 |
| Pre-Primary 2024 Historical | $2,517.12 | $2,517.12 | Source: Pre-Primary 2024 filing Report 115240 |
| Q2 2024 Amended Historical | $8,167.12 | $2,517.12 | Source: Q2 2024 filing Report 120332 |
| Q1 2024 Historical | $8,167.12 | $8,167.12 | Source: Q1 2024 filing Report 113086 |
| Year-End 2023 Amended Historical | $9,992.12 | $8,167.12 | Source: Year-End 2023 filing Report 113082 |
| Mid-Year 2023 Amended Historical | $14,992.12 | $9,992.12 | Source: Mid-Year 2023 filing Report 113080 |
| Q4 2022 Amended Historical | $27,942.12 | $14,992.12 | Source: Q4 2022 filing Report 113041 |
| Pre-General 2022 Amended Historical | $29,442.12 | $27,942.12 | Source: Pre-General 2022 filing Report 113037 |
| Q3 2022 Amended Historical | $892.12 | $29,442.12 | Source: Q3 2022 filing Report 113012 |
| Pre-Primary 2022 Historical | $892.12 | $892.12 | Source: Pre-Primary 2022 filing Report 102546 |
| Q2 2022 Historical | $2,792.12 | $892.12 | Source: Q2 2022 filing Report 101209 |
| Q1 2022 Historical | $2,801.12 | $2,792.12 | Source: Q1 2022 filing Report 98403 |
| Year-End 2021 Amended Historical | $4,001.12 | $2,801.12 | Source: Year-End 2021 filing Report 98998 |
| Mid-Year 2021 Historical | $4,001.12 | $4,001.12 | Source: Mid-Year 2021 filing Report 95996 |
| Q4 2020 Historical | $4,001.12 | $4,001.12 | Source: Q4 2020 filing Report 93827 |
| Pre-General 2020 Historical | $13,101.12 | $4,001.12 | Source: Pre-General 2020 filing Report 92722 |
| Q3 2020 Historical | $10,752.31 | $13,101.12 | Source: Q3 2020 filing Report 91373 |
| Pre-Primary 2020 Historical | $10,752.31 | $10,752.31 | Source: Pre-Primary 2020 filing Report 88271 |
| Q2 2020 Amended Historical | $1,012.31 | $10,752.31 | Source: Q2 2020 filing Report 99036 |
| Q1 2020 Historical | $1,012.31 | $1,012.31 | Source: Q1 2020 filing Report 86451 |
| Year-End 2019 Historical | $1,012.31 | $1,012.31 | Source: Year-End 2019 filing Report 85550 |
| Mid-Year 2019 Historical | $1,897.31 | $1,012.31 | Source: Mid-Year 2019 filing Report 83782 |
| Q4 2018 Historical | $17,627.31 | $1,897.31 | Source: Q4 2018 filing Report 81825 |
| Pre-General 2018 Historical | $18,924.00 | $17,627.31 | Source: Pre-General 2018 filing Report 79368 |
| Q3 2018 Amended Historical | $70,000.00 | $18,924.00 | Source: Q3 2018 filing Report 80469 |
| Pre-Primary 2018 Amended Historical | $70,000.00 | $70,000.00 | Source: Pre-Primary 2018 filing Report 80470 |
| Q2 2018 Amended Historical | $0.00 | $70,000.00 | Source: Q2 2018 filing Report 80468 |