Tennessee Utilities PAC
Registered Jan 1990 · Treasurer: Donald L. Scholes · Murfreesboro, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $14,168 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $11,400 (80%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
- To TN candidates $11,400 80%
- To other PACs $1,500 11%
- Operating & other $1,268 8.9%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Yager † | Tennessee Senate, District 12 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Becky Duncan Massey † | Tennessee Senate, District 06 | Rep. | $500.00 |
| Cameron Sexton † | Tennessee House, District 25 | Rep. | $500.00 |
| Jack Johnson † | Tennessee Senate, District 27 | Rep. | $500.00 |
| Pat Marsh † | Tennessee House, District 62 | Rep. | $500.00 |
| Larry J. Miller † | Tennessee House, District 88 | Dem. | $250.00 |
| Mark Pody † | Tennessee Senate, District 17 | 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 $11,400 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $3,500. Of the $7,900 difference, $7,900 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $7,900 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Campfield, Stacey $500.00
- Cobb, James $500.00
- Faulk, Mike $500.00
- Finney, Lowe $500.00
- Haynes, Ryan $500.00
- Ketron, Bill $500.00
- McCormick, Gerald $500.00
- Norris, Mark $500.00
- Sargent, Jr., Charles $500.00
- Tracy, Jim $500.00
- …and 8 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 |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Republican Caucus | $1,000.00 |
| House Senate Democratic Caucus | $500.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Expense | $922.23 |
| Pac Registration Fee | $200.00 |
| Postage | $145.36 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Golf, Inc. | Fundraising Expense | 07/15/2011 | $492.23 |
| Gatlinburg Sportsman Club | Fundraising Expense | 08/03/2011 | $430.00 |
| Caddell's Volume Mailing Service | Postage | 03/10/2011 | $145.36 |
| Registry of Election Finance | Pac Registration Fee | 01/09/2012 | $100.00 |
| Registry of Election Finance | Pac Registration Fee | 02/03/2011 | $100.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Cravins | Livingston, TN | Wascon, Inc. | $680.00 |
| Branstetter Stranch Jennings PLLC | Nashville, TN | — | $500.00 |
| Brian Boyd | Paducah, KY | United Systems & Software | $340.00 |
| D Matt McGowan | Oneonta, AL | Ford Meter Box | $340.00 |
| David Wykle | Greeneville, TN | W&W Engineers | $340.00 |
| Ryan Fields | Knoxville, TN | Taud | $340.00 |
| James Hilborn | Brentwood, TN | GRW | $255.00 |
| Bob Ellis | Harriman, TN | Retired | $200.00 |
| John Hall | Manchester, TN | Taud | $170.00 |
| Todd Tingle | Lawrenceburg, TN | Tingle & Son, Inc. | $170.00 |
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 2011 Amended Historical | $18,630.44 | $15,058.21 | Source: Year-End 2011 filing Report 40340 |
| Mid-Year 2011 Amended Historical | $19,421.29 | $18,630.44 | Source: Mid-Year 2011 filing Report 40341 |