Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism PAC
Registered Jan 1990 · Treasurer: Terry Trim · Nashville, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $52,014 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $31,350 (60%) — 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 | $17,664 |
| Contributions to candidates | $31,350 |
- To TN candidates $31,350 60%
- Operating & other $17,664 34%
- To other PACs $3,000 5.8%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Watson † | Tennessee Senate, District 11 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Jack Johnson † | Tennessee Senate, District 27 | Rep. | $500.00 |
| Johnny Shaw † | Tennessee House, District 80 | Dem. | $500.00 |
| Steve Southerland † | Tennessee Senate, District 09 | Rep. | $500.00 |
| Joe Towns Jr. † | Tennessee House, District 84 | Dem. | $300.00 |
| Randy McNally † | Tennessee Senate, District 05 | Rep. | $250.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
This committee’s own filings report $31,350 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $3,050. Of the $28,300 difference, $28,300 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $28,300 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here — federal, local, and out-of-state races, and sitting legislators not on the 2026 ballot:
- Bredesen, Phil $3,000.00
- Naifeh, Jimmy $2,000.00
- Rinks, Randy $2,000.00
- Beavers, Mae $1,000.00
- Finney, Raymond (2008) $1,000.00
- Fitzhugh, Craig $1,000.00
- Henry, Douglas $1,000.00
- Rochelle, Bob $1,000.00
- Ramsey, Ron $1,000.00
- Briley, Rob $600.00
- …and 36 more recipients
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 |
|---|---|
| House Senate Democratic Caucus | $1,000.00 |
| Senate Republican Caucus | $1,000.00 |
| RAAMPAC | $1,000.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Lobbyist | $16,680.00 |
| Embroidered Shirts | $424.50 |
| Professional Services | $290.00 |
| Printing | $269.92 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gullett, Sanford, Robimson & Martin | Lobbyist | 11/03/2006 | $2,000.00 |
| Gullett, Sanford, Robimson & Martin | Lobbyist | 12/20/2006 | $2,000.00 |
| Gullett, Sanford, Robimson & Martin | Lobbyist | 09/01/2006 | $1,000.00 |
| Gullett, Sanford, Robimson & Martin | Lobbyist | 08/02/2006 | $1,000.00 |
| Gullett, Sanford, Robimson & Martin | Lobbyist | 01/13/2006 | $1,000.00 |
| Gullett, Sanford, Robimson & Martin | Lobbyist | 02/16/2006 | $1,000.00 |
| Gullett, Sanford, Robimson & Martin | Lobbyist | 03/03/2006 | $1,000.00 |
| Gullett, Sanford, Robimson & Martin | Lobbyist | 06/01/2006 | $1,000.00 |
| Gullett, Sanford, Robimson & Martin | Lobbyist | 05/16/2006 | $1,000.00 |
| Gullett, Sanford, Robimson & Martin | Lobbyist | 05/01/2006 | $1,000.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Forge Hotel Motel Lodging Association | Pigeon Forge, TN | — | $10,550.00 |
| Metro Memphis Hotel Lodging Assn PAC | Memphis, TN | — | $10,000.00 |
| Gnhla Golf Tournament | Nashville, TN | — | $7,320.00 |
| Keiper Zak | Brentwood, TN | Nuvox Communications | $600.00 |
| Daryl Morris | Nashville, TN | Radisson Hotel Opryland | $550.00 |
| David Norman | Nashville, TN | Embassy Suites | $550.00 |
| Scott Wallace | Nashville, TN | Gaylord Opryland Resort \& Convention Center | $550.00 |
| Chris Clark | Brentwood, TN | Nuvox Communications | $520.00 |
| Angela Votta | Franklin, TN | Vanderbilt Legends Club | $485.00 |
| David Frye | Nashville, TN | Allied Waste | $450.00 |
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 2006 Amended Historical | $73,630.17 | $65,660.17 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-General 2006 Amended Historical | $52,479.17 | $73,630.17 | Source ↗ |
| Q3 2006 Historical | $58,457.44 | $52,479.17 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-Primary 2006 Historical | $74,617.44 | $58,457.44 | Source ↗ |
| Q2 2006 Historical | $69,812.86 | $74,617.44 | Source ↗ |
| Q1 2006 Amended Historical | $74,143.14 | $69,812.86 | Source ↗ |