Tennessee Utilities PAC
Registered Jan 1990 · Treasurer: Donald L. Scholes · Murfreesboro, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $51,138 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $39,000 (76%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
- To TN candidates $39,000 76%
- Operating & other $12,138 24%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Boyd † | Tennessee House, District 46 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Kevin Vaughan † | Tennessee House, District 95 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Pat Marsh † | Tennessee House, District 62 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Richard M. Briggs | Tennessee Senate, District 07 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Bill Powers † | Tennessee Senate, District 22 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Bob Freeman † | Tennessee House, District 56 | Dem. | $1,000.00 |
| Ed Jackson | Tennessee Senate, District 25 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Frank S Niceley † | Tennessee Senate, District 08 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Greg Vital † | Tennessee House, District 29 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Hilman Dwayne Thompson † | Tennessee House, District 96 | Dem. | $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 $39,000 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $35,000. Of the $4,000 difference, $4,000 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $4,000 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Burkhart, Jeff $1,000.00
- Holsclaw, John B. $1,000.00
- Johnson, Curtis $1,000.00
- Reeves, William S. $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 |
|---|---|
| Golf Course Rental | $9,285.32 |
| Travel | $1,118.35 |
| Golf Tournament Prizes | $997.52 |
| Prizes | $400.92 |
| Bank Fees | $336.04 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Hills Golf Course | Golf Course Rental | 06/12/2023 | $4,694.02 |
| Avalon Country Club | Golf Course Rental | 09/08/2023 | $4,591.30 |
| Dick's Sporting Goods | Golf Tournament Prizes | 09/05/2023 | $997.52 |
| Lewis, Larry | Travel | 09/30/2023 | $661.80 |
| Lewis, Larry | Travel | 06/05/2023 | $456.55 |
| Dick's Sporting Goods | Prizes | 05/31/2023 | $400.92 |
| Square | Bank Fees | 12/31/2023 | $241.64 |
| Pinnacle Bank | Bank Fees | 06/30/2023 | $94.40 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Utility Assistance, LLC | Murfreesboro, TN | — | $10,000.00 |
| Hawkins, Inc. | Fayetteville, TN | — | $1,700.00 |
| Consolidated Pipe and Supply Co Inc. | Chattanooga, TN | — | $1,400.00 |
| Freddie Weston | Mt. Juliet, TN | West Wilson Utility District | $1,400.00 |
| Rye Engineering, PLC | Erin, TN | — | $1,400.00 |
| Larry Lewis | Jackson, TN | — | $1,300.00 |
| Wascon, Inc. | Livingston, TN | — | $1,300.00 |
| Core Main, LP | Shelbyville, TN | — | $1,000.00 |
| James C Hailey Company | Brentwood, TN | — | $1,000.00 |
| Southeastern Tank, Inc. | Lebanon, TN | — | $1,000.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year-End 2023 Historical | $20,244.10 | $6,818.84 | Source: Year-End 2023 filing Report 110741 |
| Mid-Year 2023 Historical | $9,039.99 | $20,244.10 | Source: Mid-Year 2023 filing Report 109268 |