Tennesseans for Common Sense In Government
Registered Aug 2025 · Treasurer: Maura Vespie · Oak Ridge, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $10,010 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $10,010 (100%) — went to operating costs and overhead. Operating costs consumed 100% of everything it spent; none of it reached Tennessee candidates as direct contributions.
Why this number?
Operating / overhead spending divided by everything this committee spent (each expenditure lands in exactly one bucket).
| Operating / overhead spending | $10,010 |
| Contributions to candidates | $0 |
- Operating & other $10,010 100%
Contributions to Candidates
No contributions to tracked candidates on record.
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 | $5,000.00 |
| Research / Polling | $3,939.52 |
| Advertising | $500.00 |
| Photography | $400.00 |
| Dues / Subscriptions | $150.00 |
| Bank Fees | $20.50 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Liberty Organization | Donations | 09/10/2025 | $5,000.00 |
| Energy Media | Research / Polling | 03/13/2026 | $3,939.52 |
| BBB Communications | Advertising | 03/20/2026 | $500.00 |
| Perkins, Taylor | Photography | 03/04/2026 | $400.00 |
| Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance | Dues / Subscriptions | 02/19/2026 | $150.00 |
| Pinnacle Bank | Bank Fees | 08/19/2025 | $20.50 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Haines | Thousand Oaks, CA | Retired | $10,000.00 |
| The Invo Companies | Oak Ridge, TN | — | $8,500.00 |
| Scott Davis | Knoxville, TN | Eagle Bend Development | $5,000.00 |
| Hatcher Hill Properties | Knoxvile, TN | Hatcher Hill Properties | $5,000.00 |
| United Primary Care | Madisonville, TN | — | $1,000.00 |
| Edward Beauchamp | Oak Ridge, TN | Tetra Tech | $600.00 |
Filing History
Totals as filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance; see About for how this data is processed.