Ragan Smith Associates, Inc. PAC
Registered Aug 2011 · Treasurer: George Welch · Nashville, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $7,027 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $3,527 (50%) — went to operating costs and overhead.
- Operating & other $3,527 50%
- To TN candidates $3,000 43%
- To other PACs $500 7.1%
Contributions to Candidates
No contributions to tracked candidates on record.
This committee’s own filings report $3,000 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $0. Of the $3,000 difference, $3,000 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $3,000 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Weston Wamp for County Mayor $1,000.00
- Breining, Megan $500.00
- Evans, Wade $500.00
- Hollis, Greg $500.00
- Tucker, Shellie $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 |
|---|---|
| Sumner County Republican Freedom Caucus | $500.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Donations | $2,500.00 |
| Food / Beverage | $1,027.48 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Kelly for Mayor | Donations | 12/09/2024 | $2,500.00 |
| Weston Wamp for County Mayor | Food / Beverage | 12/30/2024 | $1,027.48 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Ramsey | Nashville, TN | Ragan-Smith-Associates, Inc. | $1,500.00 |
| Brad Slayden | Nashville, TN | Ragan Smith Associates | $1,500.00 |
| Brett Smith | Nashville, TN | Ragan-Smith-Associates, Inc. | $1,500.00 |
| James Thompson | Nashville, TN | Ragan-Smith-Associates, Inc. | $1,500.00 |
| Scott Niesen | Nashville, TN | Ragan-Smith-Associates, Inc. | $1,500.00 |
| Wesley Harris | Cane Ridge, TN | Ragan-Smith Associates | $1,500.00 |
| John Heisey | Thompson Station, TN | Ragan-Smith-Associates, LLC. | $750.00 |
| Lee Schumann | Nolensville, TN | Ragan-Smith-Associates, LLC. | $750.00 |
| Scott Bernick | Nashville, TN | Ragan-Smith -Associates, Inc. | $750.00 |
| Brad Brackett | Dalton, GA | Ragan-Smith-Associates, Inc. | $250.00 |
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 | $14,386.05 | $9,858.57 | Source: Q4 2024 filing Report 120015 |
| Pre-General 2024 Historical | $13,886.05 | $14,386.05 | Source: Pre-General 2024 filing Report 118503 |
| Q3 2024 Historical | $661.05 | $13,886.05 | Source: Q3 2024 filing Report 117715 |
| Pre-Primary 2024 Historical | $661.05 | $661.05 | Source: Pre-Primary 2024 filing Report 115607 |
| Q2 2024 Historical | $561.05 | $661.05 | Source: Q2 2024 filing Report 114399 |
| Q1 2024 Historical | $3,061.05 | $561.05 | Source: Q1 2024 filing Report 112527 |