Tennessee Republican Caucus
Registered Jan 1990 · Treasurer: Ferrell Haile · Nashville, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $105,789 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $104,789 (99.0%) — went to operating costs and overhead. Operating costs consumed 99.0% of everything it spent; $1,000 went to Tennessee candidates.
- Operating & other $104,789 99.0%
- To TN candidates $1,000 0.9%
Contributions to Candidates
No contributions to tracked candidates on record.
This committee’s own filings report $1,000 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $0. Of the $1,000 difference, $1,000 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $1,000 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Tennessee Chapter of Children's Advocacy Centers $1,000.00
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 |
|---|---|
| Retainer Fee | $32,000.00 |
| Fundraising Bonus | $20,413.73 |
| 3 Months Retainer Fees Plus Expense Reimbursement | $12,894.25 |
| Golf Tournament | $9,149.29 |
| Food / Beverage | $6,659.81 |
| Intracaucus Transfer | $6,500.00 |
| Retainer Plus Fundraiser Expenses | $5,156.92 |
| Reimbursement | $3,498.08 |
| Printing | $2,933.55 |
| Fundraise/Invitation | $2,379.58 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith, Thomsen | Fundraising Bonus | 02/17/2005 | $20,413.73 |
| Smith, Thomsen | 3 Months Retainer Fees Plus Expense Reimbursement | 10/01/2005 | $12,894.25 |
| Smith, Thomsen | Retainer Fee | 06/22/2005 | $12,000.00 |
| Egwani Farms | Golf Tournament | 09/01/2005 | $9,149.29 |
| Smith, Thomsen | Retainer Fee | 01/10/2005 | $8,000.00 |
| House Republican Caucus | Intracaucus Transfer | 08/10/2005 | $6,500.00 |
| Smith, Thomsen | Retainer Plus Fundraiser Expenses | 12/21/2005 | $5,156.92 |
| Silver Platter Catering | Food / Beverage | 12/21/2005 | $4,855.00 |
| Smith, Thomsen | Retainer Fee | 04/14/2005 | $4,000.00 |
| Smith, Thomsen | Retainer Fee | 08/04/2005 | $4,000.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer PAC | Nashville, TN | — | $22,000.00 |
| Att Tennessee PAC | Nashville, TN | — | $14,500.00 |
| Tsea | Nashville, TN | — | $12,000.00 |
| Tennessee Retail Association PAC | Nashville, TN | — | $11,000.00 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association PAC | Nashville, TN | — | $10,000.00 |
| Tennessee Educ Assn Fund for Children Public Edu | Nashville, TN | — | $10,000.00 |
| Tennessee Highway Contractors PAC | Nashville, TN | — | $9,000.00 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of TN PAC | Chattanooga, TN | — | $7,700.00 |
| Tennessee Medical Association PAC (TMA) | Nashville, TN | — | $6,200.00 |
| Jerry Garrett | Goodlettsville, TN | Neighborhood Title Loans | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2005 Historical | $140,528.43 | $227,580.08 | Source: Q4 2005 filing Report 5312 |
| Q3 2005 Historical | $119,122.28 | $140,528.43 | Source: Q3 2005 filing Report 4742 |
| Q2 2005 Historical | $131,955.46 | $119,122.28 | Source: Q2 2005 filing Report 4053 |
| Q1 2005 Amended Historical | $29,405.24 | $131,955.46 | Source: Q1 2005 filing Report 3852 |