Knox County Republican Party
Registered Jan 1990 · Treasurer: Martin Ammons · Knoxville, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $146,776 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $138,226 (94%) — went to operating costs and overhead. Operating costs consumed 94% of everything it spent; $7,900 went to Tennessee candidates.
- Operating & other $138,226 94%
- To TN candidates $7,900 5.4%
- To other PACs $650 0.4%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine Davis † | Tennessee House, District 18 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
This committee’s own filings report $7,900 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $2,000. Of the $5,900 difference, $5,900 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $5,900 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Super, Sheri Campaign $1,500.00
- Sartelle, Ashley for School Board $1,250.00
- Cofer, Justin Campaign $650.00
- Beeler, Barry Campaign $500.00
- Eaves, Lee Ann Campaign $500.00
- Frazier, Charles Campaign Fund $500.00
- Sofield, Bill Campaign $500.00
- Triplett, Steve for School Board $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 |
|---|---|
| Holt, Garrett Committee To Elect | $650.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Food/Meeting Venue | $41,562.21 |
| Speaker Fee | $15,000.00 |
| Generic Republican Gotv Text Messages | $13,611.44 |
| Kcrp Organization Activities | $9,572.27 |
| Office Rent | $6,920.00 |
| Email Services | $5,211.23 |
| Printing | $4,676.21 |
| Independent Mailer For Sheri Super Postage | $3,866.05 |
| Republican Unity Text | $3,551.91 |
| Text Message Opposing Socialism | $3,551.91 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Events | Food/Meeting Venue | 08/31/2026 | $15,747.82 |
| JSJ Holdings | Speaker Fee | 09/11/2026 | $15,000.00 |
| Bearden Banquet Hall | Food/Meeting Venue | 04/13/2026 | $6,445.31 |
| Bridgewater Events | Food/Meeting Venue | 07/20/2026 | $5,000.00 |
| Daniel, Martin | Independent Mailer For Sheri Super Postage | 09/15/2026 | $3,866.05 |
| North Country Strategies, LLC | Republican Unity Text | 08/12/2026 | $3,551.91 |
| North Country Strategies, LLC | Text Message Opposing Socialism | 07/30/2026 | $3,551.91 |
| North Country Strategies, LLC | Generic Republican Gotv Text Messages | 07/30/2026 | $3,551.91 |
| Crowne Plaza | Food/Meeting Venue | 08/05/2026 | $3,297.33 |
| Crowne Plaza | Food/Meeting Venue | 04/13/2026 | $3,148.32 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burchett for Congress | Knoxville, TN | — | $15,500.00 |
| Steve Brownell | Knoxville, TN | — | $12,000.00 |
| Martin Daniel | Knoxville, TN | Elevation Outdoor Advertising | $11,455.00 |
| MARSHA PAC (Marsha Blackburn) | Brentwood, TN | — | $8,250.00 |
| Tennessee Eagle PAC | Nashville, TN | — | $5,500.00 |
| Mike Mollenhour | Knoxville, TN | Retired | $5,239.70 |
| Jordan Mollenhour | Knoxville, TN | Mollenhour Gross, LLC | $5,000.00 |
| Team Tennessee | Brentwood, TN | — | $4,250.00 |
| Dorothy Nahrebne | Knoxville, TN | Retired | $3,793.40 |
| David Colquitt | Knoxville, TN | Self-Employed | $3,479.40 |
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 | $37,831.12 | $27,871.76 | Source: Q3 2026 filing Report 129033 |
| Pre-Primary 2026 | $35,201.88 | $37,831.12 | Source: Pre-Primary 2026 filing Report 127625 |
| Q2 2026 | $40,905.05 | $35,201.88 | Source: Q2 2026 filing Report 126315 |
| Q1 2026 | $36,465.11 | $40,905.05 | Source: Q1 2026 filing Report 124892 |