Tennessee Growers Coalition
Registered Sep 2018 · Treasurer: Matt Minks · Hendersonville, TN
Raised
$136,658
incl. $7,468 unitemized small gifts
Total Spent
$177,226
Operating & other
$176,176
99.4% of spending
To TN candidates
$1,050
0.6% of spending
Candidate Giving by Party $1,050 to 2 candidates
$1,050 to 2 Republicans
Where the Money Goes
Of the $177,226 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $176,176 (99.4%) — went to operating costs and overhead. Operating costs consumed 99.4% of everything it spent; $1,050 went to Tennessee candidates.
- Operating & other $176,176 99.4%
- To TN candidates $1,050 0.6%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Walley | Tennessee Senate, District 26 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Ferrell Haile | Tennessee Senate, District 18 | Rep. | $50.00 |
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 | $59,127.32 |
| Lobbyist Fees | $45,000.00 |
| Transfer To General Fund | $32,345.44 |
| Administrative Expenses | $24,000.00 |
| Credit Card Fee | $4,460.49 |
| Social Media/Marketing | $4,130.00 |
| Software | $2,489.87 |
| Dues / Subscriptions | $1,005.58 |
| Event Expense | $837.59 |
| Parking | $735.99 |
Dates
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGC | Transfer To General Fund | 01/30/2026 | $32,345.44 |
| Litson PLLC | Professional Services | 01/22/2025 | $10,000.00 |
| Bivens & Associates LLC | Lobbyist Fees | 11/21/2025 | $10,000.00 |
| Hess, Kelley | Administrative Expenses | 06/16/2025 | $6,000.00 |
| Hess, Kelley | Professional Services | 05/20/2025 | $6,000.00 |
| Hess, Kelley | Professional Services | 04/14/2025 | $6,000.00 |
| Hess, Kelley | Administrative Expenses | 03/17/2025 | $6,000.00 |
| Hess, Kelley | Administrative Expenses | 02/18/2025 | $6,000.00 |
| Hess, Kelley | Administrative Expenses | 01/21/2025 | $6,000.00 |
| Hess, Kelley | Professional Services | 07/21/2025 | $6,000.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newman | Lebanon, TN | — | $13,800.00 |
| Bercier | Memphis, TN | — | $11,920.00 |
| Hometown Hero | Austin, TX | — | $11,300.00 |
| Gold Spectrum CBD, LLC | Gray, TN | — | $11,260.00 |
| Minks | Murfreesboro, TN | — | $9,130.00 |
| Robinson | Morristown, TN | — | $6,680.00 |
| Southern Hemp Wholesale | Nashville, TN | — | $6,500.00 |
| Connect Holdings LLC | Knoxville, TN | — | $5,040.00 |
| Chapman | Nashville, TN | — | $5,000.00 |
| Mogensen | Crossville, TN | — | $5,000.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year-End 2025 | $51,280.99 | $0.00 | Source: Year-End 2025 filing Report 123293 |
| Mid-Year 2025 | $40,567.97 | $51,280.99 | Source: Mid-Year 2025 filing Report 120701 |