TN Advocates for Early Learning
Registered Oct 2017 · Treasurer: William H. Watkins, Jr. · Memphis, TN
Raised
$57,150
Total Spent
$43,500
To TN candidates
$19,000
44% of spending
Operating & other
$16,500
38% of spending
Candidate Giving by Party $19,000 to 27 candidates
$14,000 to 20 Republicans $5,000 to 7 Democrats
Where the Money Goes
Of the $43,500 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $19,000 (44%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
- To TN candidates $19,000 44%
- Operating & other $16,500 38%
- To other PACs $8,000 18%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becky Duncan Massey † | Tennessee Senate, District 06 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| David B. Hawk † | Tennessee House, District 05 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Ferrell Haile † | Tennessee Senate, District 18 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Harold M. Love, Jr. † | Tennessee House, District 58 | Dem. | $1,000.00 |
| Jeff Yarbro † | Tennessee Senate, District 21 | Dem. | $1,000.00 |
| John Stevens † | Tennessee Senate, District 24 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Larry J. Miller † | Tennessee House, District 88 | Dem. | $1,000.00 |
| Mark White † | Tennessee House, District 83 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Rusty Crowe † | Tennessee Senate, District 03 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Ryan D. Williams † | Tennessee House, District 42 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
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 Republican Caucus | $2,500.00 |
| Senate Republican Caucus | $2,500.00 |
| MCPAC (Randy McNally) | $1,000.00 |
| Senate Democratic Caucus | $1,000.00 |
| Tennessee Tomorrow PAC | $1,000.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Donations | $16,500.00 |
Dates
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOWPAC (Bo Watson) | Donations | 01/05/2018 | $1,000.00 |
| Brooks, Kevin | Donations | 01/05/2018 | $1,000.00 |
| BYRD, David | Donations | 01/05/2018 | $1,000.00 |
| Casada, Glen | Donations | 01/05/2018 | $1,000.00 |
| Dickerson, Steven | Donations | 01/05/2018 | $1,000.00 |
| Gresham, Dolores | Donations | 01/05/2018 | $1,000.00 |
| Johnson, Curtis | Donations | 01/05/2018 | $1,000.00 |
| Kelsey, Brian | Donations | 01/05/2018 | $1,000.00 |
| Smith, Eddie | Donations | 01/05/2018 | $1,000.00 |
| Stewart, Mike | Donations | 01/05/2018 | $1,000.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennesseans for Quality Early Education | Memphis, TN | — | $50,150.00 |
| Kathy B Gibson | Memphis, TN | Bulabs, Inc. | $5,000.00 |
| Blair Taylor | Memphis, TN | Memphis Tomorrow | $1,000.00 |
| Gary Schorb | Memphis, TN | Methodist Healthcare | $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 2017 Historical | $0.00 | $13,650.00 | Source: Year-End 2017 filing Report 72896 |