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Paul Bailey

Paul Bailey (born March 4, 1968) is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Tennessee Senate, where he represents District 15.

  • Republican
  • Tennessee
  • Current
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Role Senator

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Tennessee

Representing constituents across the Tennessee delegation.

Service since 2024

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Paul Bailey (born March 4, 1968) is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Tennessee Senate, where he represents District 15. Bailey is most well known for introducing a bill making it a felony to camp on public grounds, a measure that has faced opposition from homeless organizations nationwide.

Early Life and Education: Paul Bailey was born on March 4, 1968. He attended White County High School in Sparta, Tennessee, and later graduated from Tennessee Tech University.

Career: Bailey has been the general manager and vice president of Charles Bailey Trucking, Inc., a trucking company headquartered in Cookeville, Tennessee, for nearly three decades. He is also a farmer. In addition to his business endeavors, Bailey serves as the vice chairman of the National Reined Cow Horse Association.

Personal Life: Paul Bailey resides in White County, Tennessee, with his wife Amy and their three children. He identifies as a Christian

For more information, you can visit the Tennessee General Assembly page dedicated to Senator Paul Bailey.

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