Tennessee Funeral Directors Assn PAC
Registered Dec 1997 · Treasurer: Robert W. Batson · Nashville, TN
Raised
$23,681
Total Spent
$22,864
Operating & other
$20,364
89% of spending
To TN candidates
$2,500
11% of spending
Candidate Giving by Party $2,500 to 2 candidates
$2,500 to 2 Republicans
Where the Money Goes
Of the $22,864 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $20,364 (89%) — went to operating costs and overhead.
- Operating & other $20,364 89%
- To TN candidates $2,500 11%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsha Blackburn | Governor | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
| Michael Hale | Tennessee House, District 40 | Rep. | $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.
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Professional Services | $11,250.00 |
| Audit Adjustment Per Bureau Staff | $9,113.87 |
Dates
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol and 5th | Professional Services | 04/24/2026 | $11,250.00 |
| Audit Adjustment Per Bureau Staff | Audit Adjustment Per Bureau Staff | 10/24/2026 | $9,113.87 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Layne | Palmer, TN | Layne Funeral Home | $3,135.00 |
| Colton Marshall | Best Effort, TN | — | $2,500.00 |
| Dyersburg Funeral Home | Dyersburg, TN | — | $2,500.00 |
| Steve Spann | Dickson, TN | Spann Funeral Home | $1,980.00 |
| Mandi Goodrich | Franklin, TN | Williamson Memorial Funeral Home | $1,500.00 |
| Jeffers Funeral and Cremation | Greeneville, TN | — | $1,351.00 |
| Bradley Ridgeway | Paris, TN | Ridgeway Funeral Home | $1,350.00 |
| Matthew Kreidenweis | Best Effort, TN | — | $1,050.00 |
| Clayton White | Medina, TN | Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home | $1,030.00 |
| Mark Sims | Dyer, TN | Karnes and Sons Funeral Home | $1,000.00 |
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 Amended | $46,786.47 | $37,672.60 | Source: Pre-General 2026 filing Report 131237 |
| Q3 2026 | $53,641.47 | $53,141.47 | Source: Q3 2026 filing Report 129389 |
| Pre-Primary 2026 | $12,431.00 | $12,431.00 | Source: Pre-Primary 2026 filing Report 127856 |
| Q2 2026 | $2,000.00 | $12,431.00 | Source: Q2 2026 filing Report 126835 |
| Q1 2026 Late | $43,210.47 | $43,210.47 | Source: Q1 2026 filing Report 126061 |