Capitol & 5th Public Strategies PAC (C5)
Registered Dec 2019 · Treasurer: Michael Atnip · Franklin, TN
Year by year
| Report year | Raised | Spent | To candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,000.00 | $0.00 | $1,000.00 |
| 2025 | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 |
| 2024 | $18,440.22 | $18,000.00 | $18,000.00 |
| 2023 | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 |
| 2022 | $3,450.00 | $6,000.00 | $5,000.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $18,575.00 | $14,885.00 | $9,750.00 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| All years | $77,465.22 | $73,885.00 | $44,750.00 |
Where the Money Goes
Of the $73,885 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $69,550 (94%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
- To TN candidates $69,550 94%
- To other PACs $3,000 4.1%
- Operating & other $1,335 1.8%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Watson | Tennessee Senate, District 11 | Rep. | $3,500.00 |
| Susan M Lynn † | Tennessee House, District 57 | Rep. | $3,500.00 |
| Cameron Sexton | Tennessee House, District 25 | Rep. | $2,500.00 |
| Clay Doggett † | Tennessee House, District 70 | Rep. | $2,500.00 |
| Andrew Ellis Farmer † | Tennessee House, District 17 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
| Jeremy Faison † | Tennessee House, District 11 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
| John Stevens | Tennessee Senate, District 24 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
| Dawn White | Tennessee Senate, District 13 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Ed Jackson | Tennessee Senate, District 25 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Jack Johnson | Tennessee Senate, District 27 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
This committee’s own filings report $69,550 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $44,750. Of the $24,800 difference, $2,800 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below) and $22,000 has not been matched to a receipt on those candidates’ own filings.
Its filing also reports $2,800 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Curcio, Michael G. $1,500.00
- Bell, Mike $800.00
- Templeton, Jai $500.00
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 |
|---|---|
| House Republican Caucus | $1,000.00 |
| MCPAC (Randy McNally) | $1,000.00 |
| Stevens PAC (John Stevens) | $1,000.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Food / Beverage | $1,335.00 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazlewood, Patsy | Food / Beverage | 09/15/2020 | $445.00 |
| Helton, Esther | Food / Beverage | 09/15/2020 | $445.00 |
| Leadership Pioneers | Food / Beverage | 09/15/2020 | $445.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol 5th Public Strategies | Nashville, TN | — | $60,390.22 |
| Wayne Halfway House Inc. | Waynesboro, TN | — | $8,875.00 |
| Craig Weiss | Memphis, TN | — | $2,000.00 |
| Jabeez Inc. | Cookeville, TN | — | $1,200.00 |
| Bruce Hartmann | Knoxville, TN | University of Tennessee Medical Center | $1,000.00 |
| Flat Hollow Marina | Speedwell, TN | — | $800.00 |
| Elm Hill Marinas | Nashville, TN | — | $500.00 |
| Lake Ocoee Inn Marina | Benton, TN | — | $500.00 |
| Metro Marins, LLC | Knoxville, TN | — | $500.00 |
| Sequoyah Marina, LLC | Andersonville, TN | — | $500.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $440.22 | $440.22 | Source: Q3 2026 filing Report 129771 |
| Pre-Primary 2026 Amended | $2,440.22 | $440.22 | Source: Pre-Primary 2026 filing Report 129026 |
| As filed on this report: cash beginning $2,440.22, receipts $0.00, disbursements $0.00, cash ending $440.22. | |||
| Q2 2026 Amended | $440.22 | $2,440.22 | Source: Q2 2026 filing Report 129025 |
| Q1 2026 | $440.22 | $440.22 | Source: Q1 2026 filing Report 125235 |
| Year-End 2025 | $440.22 | $440.22 | Source: Year-End 2025 filing Report 124619 |
| Mid-Year 2025 Late | $440.22 | $440.22 | Source: Mid-Year 2025 filing Report 122845 |
| Q4 2024 Historical | $0.00 | $440.22 | Source: Q4 2024 filing Report 120659 |
| Pre-General 2024 Historical | $0.00 | $0.00 | Source: Pre-General 2024 filing Report 118477 |
| Q3 2024 Historical | $0.00 | $0.00 | Source: Q3 2024 filing Report 117721 |
| Pre-Primary 2024 Historical | $0.00 | $0.00 | Source: Pre-Primary 2024 filing Report 115807 |
| Q2 2024 Historical | $0.00 | $0.00 | Source: Q2 2024 filing Report 114579 |
| Q1 2024 Historical | $0.00 | $0.00 | Source: Q1 2024 filing Report 113492 |
| Year-End 2023 Historical | $0.00 | $0.00 | Source: Year-End 2023 filing Report 110850 |
| Mid-Year 2023 Historical | $940.22 | $0.00 | Source: Mid-Year 2023 filing Report 109244 |
| As filed on this report: cash beginning $940.22, receipts $0.00, disbursements $0.00, cash ending $0.00. | |||
| Q4 2022 Historical | $940.00 | $940.22 | Source: Q4 2022 filing Report 107915 |
| Pre-General 2022 Historical | $940.00 | $940.00 | Source: Pre-General 2022 filing Report 106508 |
| Q3 2022 Historical | $940.00 | $940.00 | Source: Q3 2022 filing Report 104400 |
| Pre-Primary 2022 Historical | $940.00 | $940.00 | Source: Pre-Primary 2022 filing Report 101949 |
| Q2 2022 Historical | $940.00 | $940.00 | Source: Q2 2022 filing Report 101512 |
| Q1 2022 Historical | $3,490.00 | $940.00 | Source: Q1 2022 filing Report 99869 |
| Year-End 2021 Amended Historical | $3,490.00 | $3,490.00 | Source: Year-End 2021 filing Report 97944 |
| Mid-Year 2021 Historical | $3,490.00 | $3,490.00 | Source: Mid-Year 2021 filing Report 96139 |
| Q4 2020 Historical | $3,490.00 | $3,490.00 | Source: Q4 2020 filing Report 94479 |
| Pre-General 2020 Historical | $8,240.00 | $3,490.00 | Source: Pre-General 2020 filing Report 92532 |
| Q3 2020 Historical | $0.00 | $8,240.00 | Source: Q3 2020 filing Report 91645 |
| Pre-Primary 2020 Historical | $200.00 | $0.00 | Source: Pre-Primary 2020 filing Report 89272 |
| As filed on this report: cash beginning $200.00, receipts $0.00, disbursements $0.00, cash ending $0.00. | |||
| Q2 2020 Historical | $200.00 | $200.00 | Source: Q2 2020 filing Report 89271 |
| Q1 2020 Historical | $0.00 | $200.00 | Source: Q1 2020 filing Report 87386 |
| Year-End 2019 Historical | $0.00 | $0.00 | Source: Year-End 2019 filing Report 85508 |