GARRETT PAC (Johnny Garrett)
Registered Jul 2021 · Treasurer: Jeff Cordell · Goodlettsville, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $37,592 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $30,800 (82%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
Why this number?
Operating share of spending compares operating spending with total spent.
Show formula
Operating / overhead spending divided by everything this committee spent (each expenditure lands in exactly one bucket).
| Operating / overhead spending | $6,792 |
| Contributions to candidates | $30,800 |
- To TN candidates $30,800 82%
- Operating & other $6,792 18%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine Davis † | Tennessee House, District 18 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
| John Gillespie † | Tennessee House, District 97 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
| Scott Cepicky † | Tennessee House, District 64 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
| Kip Capley † | Tennessee House, District 71 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Robert Stevens † | Tennessee House, District 13 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Chris Todd † | Tennessee House, District 73 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Ed Butler † | Tennessee House, District 41 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Mary Littleton † | Tennessee House, District 78 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Michele Reneau † | Tennessee House, District 27 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Mike Sparks † | Tennessee House, District 49 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
This committee’s own filings report $30,800 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $19,500. Of the $11,300 difference, $11,300 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $11,300 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here — federal, local, and out-of-state races, and sitting legislators not on the 2026 ballot:
- Burkhart, Jeff $2,000.00
- Frensley Webb, Jennifer $2,000.00
- Rampy, Wyatt $1,800.00
- Peltz, Jamie Dean $1,500.00
- Bobo, Chad $1,000.00
- Jennifer Webb for State Rep $1,000.00
- Ragan, John $1,000.00
- Living Sent Ministries $1,000.00
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.
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Research / Polling | $3,215.94 |
| Campaign Workers | $2,987.58 |
| Meals | $588.56 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Group Strategies | Research / Polling | 08/06/2024 | $3,215.94 |
| Greenbrier Restaurant | Campaign Workers | 12/16/2024 | $2,987.58 |
| Hattie B's | Meals | 04/15/2024 | $588.56 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Garrett | Goodlettsville, TN | State of Tennessee | $15,000.00 |
| Coca Cola CCBCC Operations, LLC | Charlotte, NC | — | $5,000.00 |
| HCA TriStar Fund | Brentwood, TN | — | $5,000.00 |
| Excellence In Public Education PAC | Nashville, TN | — | $4,000.00 |
| Altria Client Services LLC | Richmond, VA | — | $2,500.00 |
| Casey Hite | Fairview, NC | Aeroflow Health | $2,500.00 |
| Insurors of TN PAC | Nashville, TN | — | $2,500.00 |
| Pmi Global Services Inc. | San Rafael, CA | — | $2,500.00 |
| Destin Commons LTD | Aventura, FL | — | $1,000.00 |
| Diageo North America PAC | New York, NY | — | $1,000.00 |
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 | $5,838.65 | $15,101.07 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-General 2024 Historical | $3,338.65 | $5,838.65 | Source ↗ |
| Q3 2024 Historical | $8,554.59 | $3,338.65 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-Primary 2024 Historical | $6,554.59 | $8,554.59 | Source ↗ |
| Q2 2024 Historical | $4,943.15 | $6,554.59 | Source ↗ |
| Q1 2024 Historical | $4,943.15 | $4,943.15 | Source ↗ |