Blue Cross Blue Shield of TN PAC
Registered Jan 1990 · Treasurer: Daniel Gregory · Chattanooga, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $48,300 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $37,600 (78%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
- To TN candidates $37,600 78%
- Operating & other $10,700 22%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Overbey † | Tennessee Senate, District 02 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Ferrell Haile † | Tennessee Senate, District 18 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Jack Johnson † | Tennessee Senate, District 27 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| John Stevens † | Tennessee Senate, District 24 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Becky Duncan Massey † | Tennessee Senate, District 06 | Rep. | $500.00 |
| Bo Watson † | Tennessee Senate, District 11 | Rep. | $500.00 |
| Frank S Niceley † | Tennessee Senate, District 08 | Rep. | $500.00 |
| Janice Bowling † | Tennessee Senate, District 16 | Rep. | $500.00 |
| Joey Hensley † | Tennessee Senate, District 28 | Rep. | $500.00 |
| Ken Yager † | Tennessee Senate, District 12 | Rep. | $500.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
This committee’s own filings report $37,600 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $13,450. Of the $24,150 difference, $24,150 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $24,150 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Sargent, Jr., Charles $1,500.00
- McManus, Stephen $1,000.00
- Norris, Mark $1,000.00
- Tracy, Jim $1,000.00
- Lundberg, Jon $1,000.00
- Harwell, Beth Halteman $1,000.00
- McCormick, Gerald $750.00
- Barnes, Tim $500.00
- Curtiss, Charles $500.00
- Fitzhugh, Craig $500.00
- …and 52 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.
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| 2014 Campaign | $10,700.00 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haslam, Bill | 2014 Campaign | 01/03/2013 | $10,700.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| J D Hickey | Chattanooga, TN | BCBS of TN | $5,000.00 |
| Herb Hilliard | Memphis, TN | Best effort made | $2,000.00 |
| Vicky Gregg | Chattanooga, TN | BlueCross BlueShield of TN | $1,450.00 |
| John Giblin | Chattanooga, TN | Bluecross Blueshield | $1,350.00 |
| William Gracey | Chattanooga, TN | BCBS of TN | $1,350.00 |
| Inga Himelright | Chattanooga, TN | Bluecross Blueshield of TN | $1,200.00 |
| Betty Devinney | Kingsport, TN | Eastman Chemical Company | $1,000.00 |
| Hulet Chaney | Knoxville, TN | — | $1,000.00 |
| Steven Coulter | Chattanooga, TN | BCBS of TN | $870.00 |
| George Smith | Chattanooga, TN | BCBS of TN | $720.00 |
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 2012 Amended Historical | $28,071.93 | $12,615.53 | Source: Q4 2012 filing Report 48531 |
| Pre-General 2012 Historical | $27,253.73 | $28,071.93 | Source: Pre-General 2012 filing Report 43588 |
| Q3 2012 Historical | $27,049.33 | $27,253.73 | Source: Q3 2012 filing Report 42974 |
| Pre-Primary 2012 Amended Historical | $29,139.13 | $27,049.33 | Source: Pre-Primary 2012 filing Report 42993 |
| Q2 2012 Historical | $20,444.29 | $29,139.13 | Source: Q2 2012 filing Report 40395 |
| Q1 2012 Historical | $8,849.33 | $20,444.29 | Source: Q1 2012 filing Report 39304 |