Tennessee Growers Coalition
Registered Sep 2018 · Treasurer: Matt Minks · Hendersonville, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $243,674 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $237,674 (98%) — went to operating costs and overhead. Operating costs consumed 98% of everything it spent; $3,000 went to Tennessee candidates.
Why this number?
Operating share of spending compares operating spending with total spent.
Show formula
Operating / overhead spending divided by everything this committee spent (each expenditure lands in exactly one bucket).
| Operating / overhead spending | $237,674 |
| Contributions to candidates | $3,000 |
- Operating & other $237,674 98%
- To TN candidates $3,000 1.2%
- To other PACs $3,000 1.2%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becky Duncan Massey † | Tennessee Senate, District 06 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Bob Freeman † | Tennessee House, District 56 | Dem. | $1,000.00 |
| Ronnie L. Glynn † | Tennessee House, District 67 | Dem. | $1,000.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
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 |
|---|---|
| HAILE PAC (Ferrell Haile) | $1,000.00 |
| House Democratic Caucus | $1,000.00 |
| Senate Democratic Caucus | $1,000.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Professional Services | $148,160.85 |
| Administrative Expenses | $36,558.00 |
| Lobbyist Fees | $30,940.00 |
| Event Expense | $4,228.02 |
| Bank Fees | $3,430.98 |
| Credit Card Fee | $3,372.48 |
| Social Media/Marketing | $3,345.00 |
| Marketing | $3,156.60 |
| Dues / Subscriptions | $1,727.20 |
| Parking | $429.46 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litson PLLC | Professional Services | 07/26/2024 | $20,000.00 |
| Litson PLLC | Professional Services | 12/18/2024 | $16,427.27 |
| Litson PLLC | Professional Services | 11/04/2024 | $12,100.58 |
| Burr & Forman LLP | Professional Services | 04/02/2024 | $8,907.04 |
| Hess, Kelley | Professional Services | 03/30/2024 | $6,000.00 |
| Hess, Kelley | Professional Services | 02/27/2024 | $6,000.00 |
| Hess, Kelley | Professional Services | 01/29/2024 | $6,000.00 |
| Hess, Kelley | Professional Services | 06/21/2024 | $6,000.00 |
| Hess, Kelley | Professional Services | 05/21/2024 | $6,000.00 |
| Hess, Kelley | Professional Services | 04/26/2024 | $6,000.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Newman | Lebanon, TN | Greenhouse TN LLC | $21,120.00 |
| Matt Minks | Murfreesboro, TN | Emerald Heart | $15,928.00 |
| Jeffery Hargis | Nashville, TN | Self-Employed | $15,000.00 |
| Jessica Mogensen | Crossville, TN | Greenhaus Cannabis Co. | $13,453.62 |
| John Thomas | Franklin, TN | Thomas Solutions | $10,040.00 |
| Zack Green | Johnson City, TN | Gold Spectrum | $10,020.00 |
| Kelsey Palmer | Nashville, TN | Consider It Flowers | $9,800.00 |
| Karen Saylor | Piney Flats, TN | CBD Plus | $7,000.00 |
| Matt Burgin | Harrison, TN | Burgin Home Builders | $6,500.00 |
| Tammy Payton | Athens, TN | Green Lite Health | $6,200.00 |
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 | $52,562.65 | $40,567.97 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-General 2024 Historical | $30,302.30 | $52,562.65 | Source ↗ |
| Q3 2024 Historical | $43,013.83 | $30,302.30 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-Primary 2024 Historical | $42,514.02 | $43,013.83 | Source ↗ |
| Q2 2024 Historical | $65,726.07 | $42,514.02 | Source ↗ |
| Q1 2024 Historical | $51,320.24 | $65,726.07 | Source ↗ |