David Hatley

David Hatley is an East Tennessee manufacturing executive and independent candidate for governor in 2026. He is the founder and CEO of Whisper Outdoor, which makes and sells hot tubs, golf carts and other outdoor products.

Independent candidate for Tennessee governor (2026)Also known as Dave Hatley

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What we have documented

We have documented 1 statement by David Hatley, in 1 case. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

Statements by David Hatley

David Hatley

Role at the time: Independent candidate for Tennessee governor

September 23, 2026Condemned

Statement summary

Hatley says Flock cameras are not the way to solve crimes and wants spending redirected to detectives.

“I'm very against flock cameras.”

Open the original interviewDavid Hatley interview on The Todd Starnes ShowTranscript, answer to 'Tell me about the flock cameras'

Why we used this label

Hatley rejects the network as a crime-fighting method, and his campaign platform calls for a ban.

Read statement Full case: Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?

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Case

Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?

Relationship to this case: Speaker

Networked automated license-plate cameras can assemble searchable records of vehicle movements. Candidates and officials disagree over whether to ban the systems, keep them with limits, or defend them as investigative tools. This tracker separates outright bans from narrower restrictions.

License-Plate Surveillance PrivacyUpdated October 7, 2026

David Hatley

What we have documented

Keep up with who wants to ban, limit or keep Flock cameras

Statements by David Hatley

Published cases

Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?

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