Tennessee Medical Association PAC (TMA)
Registered Jan 1990 · Treasurer: Patrick McFarland, MD · Nashville, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $185,474 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $123,414 (67%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
- To TN candidates $123,414 67%
- Operating & other $49,910 27%
- To other PACs $12,150 6.6%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Hensley † | Tennessee Senate, District 28 | Rep. | $3,000.00 |
| Randy McNally † | Tennessee Senate, District 05 | Rep. | $2,500.00 |
| Rusty Crowe † | Tennessee Senate, District 03 | Rep. | $2,500.00 |
| Bo Watson † | Tennessee Senate, District 11 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
| Doug Overbey † | Tennessee Senate, District 02 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
| Jack Johnson † | Tennessee Senate, District 27 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
| Michael Harrison † | Tennessee House, District 09 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
| Steve Southerland † | Tennessee Senate, District 09 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
| Barrett Rich † | Tennessee House, District 94 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Curry Todd † | Tennessee House, District 95 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
This committee’s own filings report $123,414 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $24,000. Of the $99,414 difference, $99,414 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $99,414 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Tenn Medical Assoc. $13,664.23
- Ramsey (Governor), Ron $7,500.00
- Black (2012), Diane $2,500.00
- Herron (Governor), Roy $2,500.00
- Kyle (Governor), Jim $2,500.00
- Mumpower, Jason $2,500.00
- Norris, Mark $2,500.00
- Odom, Gary $2,500.00
- Armstrong, Joe $2,000.00
- Coleman, Kent $2,000.00
- …and 66 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 | $3,000.00 |
| Tennessee Republican Caucus | $3,000.00 |
| Tennessee Democratic Party | $2,500.00 |
| Tennessee Legislative Campaign Committee | $2,500.00 |
| Senate Republican Caucus | $1,000.00 |
| Mempac | $150.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Administrative Services | $17,416.15 |
| Office Supplies | $9,618.38 |
| Membership Gifts | $7,316.96 |
| Service Charge | $7,096.55 |
| Auditing Services | $3,800.00 |
| Insurance | $1,342.00 |
| Postage | $1,130.00 |
| Awards Service | $906.51 |
| Mailing Expense | $753.20 |
| Advertising | $530.00 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buford Lewis Co. | Office Supplies | 04/08/2009 | $9,618.38 |
| Tenn Medical Assoc. | Administrative Services | 01/27/2009 | $9,157.70 |
| Lee Wayne Corporation | Membership Gifts | 03/09/2009 | $7,209.90 |
| Bellenfant & Miles | Auditing Services | 07/31/2009 | $3,800.00 |
| Tenn Medical Assoc. | Administrative Services | 08/04/2009 | $2,594.98 |
| Tenn Medical Assoc. | Administrative Services | 08/11/2009 | $2,083.79 |
| The Hartford | Insurance | 08/20/2009 | $1,342.00 |
| Tenn Medical Assoc. | Administrative Services | 12/30/2009 | $1,295.00 |
| Suntrust Bank Nashville | Service Charge | 06/10/2009 | $1,290.00 |
| Tenn Medical Assoc. | Administrative Services | 03/31/2009 | $1,153.70 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| George R Woodbury Jr | Cordova, TN | Rheumatology and Dermatology | $5,000.00 |
| Robert Page | Knoxville, TN | Knoxvile Dermatopathology Lab | $2,295.00 |
| Iris Snider | Athens, TN | Athens Pediatrics | $2,200.00 |
| Robert Kerlan | Memphis, TN | Memphis Medical Specialist | $2,050.00 |
| Edmund Palmer | Jackson, TN | Ut Family Practice Clinic | $2,000.00 |
| M Bart Bradley | Bristol, TN | Mountain Empire Eye Physicians PLLC | $2,000.00 |
| Robert Dimick | Brentwood, TN | Self-Employed | $2,000.00 |
| Stephen F Hutchins | Knoxville, TN | Anesthesia Medical Alliance of East Tenn | $2,000.00 |
| The Jackson Clinic PAC | Jackson, TN | — | $2,000.00 |
| Cristine Mestemacher | Germantown, TN | Mestemacher Clinic for Women PLLC | $1,350.00 |
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 2009 Amended Historical | $138,893.56 | $114,185.81 | Source: Year-End 2009 filing Report 30669 |
| Mid-Year 2009 Historical | $100,577.97 | $138,893.56 | Source: Mid-Year 2009 filing Report 28025 |