Sumner County Republican Freedom Caucus
Registered Jan 2024 · Treasurer: Lieutenant General Dennis D. Cavin, US Army (Ret) · Gallatin, TN
Year by year
| Report year | Raised | Spent | To candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $56,572.46 | $238,158.65 | $2,000.00 |
| 2025 | $203,652.90 | $56,393.19 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $143,792.56 | $94,313.74 | $0.00 |
| All years | $404,017.92 | $388,865.58 | $2,000.00 |
Raised
$404,018
Total Spent
$388,866
Operating & other
$369,866
95% of spending
To TN candidates
$19,000
4.9% of spending
Candidate Giving by Party $2,000 to 1 candidate
$2,000 to 1 Republican
Where the Money Goes
Of the $388,866 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $369,866 (95%) — went to operating costs and overhead. Operating costs consumed 95% of everything it spent; $19,000 went to Tennessee candidates.
- Operating & other $369,866 95%
- To TN candidates $19,000 4.9%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Stewart | Tennessee House, District 45 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
This committee’s own filings report $19,000 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $2,000. Of the $17,000 difference, $17,000 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $17,000 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Stuart, Kathy $2,000.00
- Allison, Arron $1,000.00
- Breinig, Meghan $1,000.00
- Collins, Rachel $1,000.00
- Craddock, Eric $1,000.00
- Dean, Thomas $1,000.00
- Ellis, Toby $1,000.00
- Evans, Mark $1,000.00
- Farino, Michael $1,000.00
- Harris, Benjamin $1,000.00
- …and 6 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional Services | $165,894.00 |
| Donations | $30,516.46 |
| Food / Beverage | $15,965.83 |
| Independent Printing Support Kathy Stuart | $11,050.84 |
| Independent, Printing, Support, Meghan Breinig | $9,035.16 |
| Independent Printing Support Bob Wheeler | $8,927.21 |
| Independent, Printing, Support, Kathy Stuart | $8,630.15 |
| Independent Printing Support Jimmy Overton | $8,260.11 |
| Independent, Printing, Support Ferrell Haile | $7,552.01 |
| Independent Printing Mail Support Mark Evan | $6,914.22 |
Dates
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch Point Strategies | Professional Services | 05/11/2026 | $25,311.00 |
| Launch Point Strategies | Professional Services | 08/13/2026 | $23,265.00 |
| Launch Point Strategies | Professional Services | 10/07/2026 | $21,000.00 |
| Gipper | Professional Services | 04/02/2026 | $20,000.00 |
| Launch Point Strategies | Professional Services | 09/15/2025 | $19,203.00 |
| RJD Group | Professional Services | 04/27/2026 | $10,000.00 |
| Fox Printing | Independent Printing Mail Support Shannon Burgdorf | 07/19/2026 | $6,914.22 |
| Fox Printing | Independent Printing Mail Support Mark Evan | 07/19/2026 | $6,914.22 |
| Good Circle Marketing | Professional Services | 10/24/2025 | $6,900.56 |
| Good Circle Marketing | Professional Services | 12/30/2024 | $5,811.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Isaacson | Gallatin, TN | Retired | $60,000.00 |
| Spring Creek Investments | Hendersonville, TN | — | $45,000.00 |
| Tennessee Holdings | Hendersonvill, TN | — | $40,000.00 |
| David L Black | Gallatin, TN | Aegis Sciences Corp. | $20,000.00 |
| Dennis Cavin | Gallatin, TN | Retired | $12,800.00 |
| Isaacson Michael | Lebanon, TN | — | $11,600.00 |
| William M Wetherington | Fayetteville, TN | American Development Corporation | $11,000.00 |
| Robert Goodall | Gallatin, TN | Goodall Homes | $10,484.12 |
| L A Green | Nashville, TN | Green and Little | $10,000.00 |
| Sue and Monty Steen | Gallatin, TN | Retired | $10,000.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-General 2026 | $39,141.75 | $15,152.34 | Source: Pre-General 2026 filing Report 130445 |
| Q3 2026 | $64,525.49 | $39,141.75 | Source: Q3 2026 filing Report 129544 |
| Pre-Primary 2026 | $80,869.63 | $64,525.49 | Source: Pre-Primary 2026 filing Report 127727 |
| Q2 2026 | $196,726.38 | $80,869.63 | Source: Q2 2026 filing Report 126520 |
| Q1 2026 Amended | $196,738.53 | $196,726.38 | Source: Q1 2026 filing Report 125852 |
| Year-End 2025 | $189,584.22 | $196,738.53 | Source: Year-End 2025 filing Report 123221 |
| Mid-Year 2025 | $49,478.82 | $189,584.22 | Source: Mid-Year 2025 filing Report 121270 |
| Q4 2024 Amended Historical | $56,107.59 | $49,478.82 | Source: Q4 2024 filing Report 120863 |
| Pre-General 2024 Historical | $68,867.64 | $56,107.59 | Source: Pre-General 2024 filing Report 118169 |
| Q3 2024 Historical | $66,073.04 | $68,867.64 | Source: Q3 2024 filing Report 116760 |
| Pre-Primary 2024 Amended Historical | $60,582.22 | $66,073.04 | Source: Pre-Primary 2024 filing Report 116445 |
| Q2 2024 Historical | $44,685.80 | $60,582.22 | Source: Q2 2024 filing Report 113184 |
| Q1 2024 Amended Historical | $0.00 | $44,685.80 | Source: Q1 2024 filing Report 113731 |