Team Tennessee
Registered Dec 2024 · Treasurer: Katie Reid · Brentwood, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $2,663,820 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $2,663,820 (100%) — went to operating costs and overhead. Operating costs consumed 100% of everything it spent; none of it reached Tennessee candidates as direct contributions.
- Operating & other $2,663,820 100%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard M. Briggs | Tennessee Senate, District 07 | Rep. | $4,000.00 |
| Paul Sherrell | Tennessee House, District 43 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| William Slater | Tennessee House, District 35 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Bob Freeman | Tennessee House, District 56 | Dem. | $1,000.00 |
| Gary W Hicks Jr | Tennessee House, District 09 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Tim Rudd | Tennessee House, District 34 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
Tracked candidates reported receiving $10,000 from this committee — $10,000 more than its own filings itemize ($0), because their receipt filings posted ahead of the committee’s covering report or span more cycles than its loaded filings.
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 |
|---|---|
| Donations | $1,375,000.00 |
| Staff Payroll/Mileage Reimbursement | $331,617.32 |
| Event Fee | $198,638.03 |
| Finance Consulting | $138,763.06 |
| Research / Polling | $124,000.00 |
| Field Consulting | $108,887.10 |
| Political Strategy Consulting | $78,141.18 |
| Field Consulting/Mileage Reimbursement | $70,686.65 |
| Payroll Taxes | $66,474.38 |
| Office Rent | $62,797.85 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Freedom Fund | Donations | 07/17/2026 | $1,375,000.00 |
| Grassroots Targeting LLC | Research / Polling | 06/25/2026 | $99,000.00 |
| Tennessee Republican Party | Event Fee | 06/11/2026 | $75,000.00 |
| Third Wave Consulting | Finance Consulting | 02/02/2026 | $37,900.00 |
| Third Wave Consulting | Finance Consulting | 07/30/2026 | $33,920.00 |
| Williamson County Republican Party | Event Fee | 02/23/2026 | $26,500.00 |
| Look Ahead Strategies | Research / Polling | 05/01/2026 | $25,000.00 |
| Third Wave Consulting | Finance Consulting | 03/10/2026 | $21,060.00 |
| Third Wave Consulting | Finance Consulting | 02/24/2026 | $20,000.00 |
| Trotter Road Strategies | Political Strategy Consulting | 02/10/2026 | $20,000.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Yass | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Sig | $1,000,000.00 |
| Advance Financial Administration | Nashville, TN | — | $100,000.00 |
| James Liautaud | Franklin, TN | Retired | $100,000.00 |
| Jim Walton | Bentonville, AR | Arvest Bank | $100,000.00 |
| Delek US Energy Inc. | Brentwood, TN | — | $50,000.00 |
| Kalshi, Inc. | New York, NY | — | $50,000.00 |
| Margaretta Taylor | New York, NY | Retired | $40,000.00 |
| CVS Health, Inc. | Woonsocket, RI | — | $30,000.00 |
| Metro Knoxville Hma, LLC | Franklin, TN | — | $27,680.00 |
| Phillips Infrastructure Corporation | Knoxville, TN | — | $25,000.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $547,972.18 | $358,145.21 | Source: Q3 2026 filing Report 129105 |
| Pre-Primary 2026 | $1,904,646.62 | $547,972.18 | Source: Pre-Primary 2026 filing Report 128103 |
| Q2 2026 | $2,300,865.03 | $1,904,646.62 | Source: Q2 2026 filing Report 126207 |
| Q1 2026 | $1,318,934.40 | $2,300,865.03 | Source: Q1 2026 filing Report 124865 |