Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism PAC
Registered Jan 1990 · Treasurer: Terry Trim · Nashville, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $53,373 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $40,800 (76%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
- To TN candidates $40,800 76%
- Operating & other $7,573 14%
- To other PACs $5,000 9.4%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Rose | Governor | Rep. | $15,400.00 |
| Marsha Blackburn | Governor | Rep. | $15,400.00 |
| John K Crawford | Tennessee House, District 01 | Rep. | $3,500.00 |
| Richard M. Briggs | Tennessee Senate, District 07 | Rep. | $3,500.00 |
| John Gillespie † | Tennessee House, District 97 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Michael Lankford † | Tennessee House, District 75 | Rep. | $500.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
This committee’s own filings report $40,800 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $39,300. Of the $1,500 difference, $1,500 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $1,500 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Marshall, Andy $1,500.00
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.
Contributions to Other PACs
| Committee | Total |
|---|---|
| CAM PAC (Cameron Sexton) | $5,000.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Event | $4,669.59 |
| Administrative Services | $2,625.03 |
| Registration Fee | $150.00 |
| Office Supplies | $88.30 |
| Bank Fees | $40.00 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Golf | Fundraising Event | 05/12/2026 | $4,669.59 |
| Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Associat | Administrative Services | 04/03/2026 | $875.01 |
| Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Associat | Administrative Services | 09/14/2026 | $583.34 |
| Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Associat | Administrative Services | 03/05/2026 | $291.67 |
| Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Associat | Administrative Services | 02/05/2026 | $291.67 |
| Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Associat | Administrative Services | 07/07/2026 | $291.67 |
| Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Associat | Administrative Services | 10/05/2026 | $291.67 |
| Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance | Registration Fee | 02/02/2026 | $150.00 |
| Firstbank | Office Supplies | 09/09/2026 | $88.30 |
| Cedar Stone Bank | Bank Fees | 08/27/2026 | $40.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevierville Hospitality Association | Sevierville, TN | — | $5,000.00 |
| Ecolab, Inc. | Nashville, TN | — | $2,750.00 |
| Smoky Mountain Lodging Association | Pigeon Forge, TN | — | $2,500.00 |
| Greater Nashville Hospitality Associatio | Nashville, TN | — | $1,500.00 |
| A Marshall Hospitality | Franklin, TN | — | $1,000.00 |
| Defoor Hospitality Group | Chattanooga, TN | — | $1,000.00 |
| Lodgingsmith Hospitality | Knoxville, TN | — | $1,000.00 |
| Chattanooga Tourism Co | Chattanooga, TN | — | $750.00 |
| Aimbridge | Memphis, TN | — | $500.00 |
| Corky S Ribs BBQ Memphis | Memphis, TN | — | $500.00 |
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 | $176,530.19 | $171,238.52 | Source: Pre-General 2026 filing Report 130938 |
| Q3 2026 | $173,051.09 | $176,530.19 | Source: Q3 2026 filing Report 129947 |
| Pre-Primary 2026 | $172,142.76 | $173,051.09 | Source: Pre-Primary 2026 filing Report 128167 |
| Q2 2026 | $199,537.36 | $172,142.76 | Source: Q2 2026 filing Report 126990 |
| Q1 2026 | $172,645.70 | $199,537.36 | Source: Q1 2026 filing Report 125609 |