Paul Bailey (born March 4, 1968) is an American businessman, farmer and politician. He serves as a

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member of the

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, where he represents

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. Paul Bailey is most well known for introducing a bill making it a felony to camp on public grounds. This bill has been opposed by nearly all homeless organizations nationwide.

Early life

Paul Bailey was born on March 4, 1968. He was educated at White County High School in

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. He graduated from

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Career

Bailey has been the general manager and vice president of Charles Bailey Trucking, Inc., a trucking company headquartered in

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, for nearly three decades. He is also a farmer. Bailey serves as a

member of the

, where he represents

, encompassing

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, Overton, Bledsoe, Putnam, and White Counties. Bailey serves as the vice chairman of the

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. He is a member of the

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Personal life

With his wife Amy, Bailey has three children. Jordan Bailey, Korry Cole, and youngest Caleb Bailey. They reside in

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. He is a Christian.

References

Living people 1968 births People from White County, Tennessee Tennessee Technological University alumni Businesspeople from Tennessee Republican Party Tennessee state senators 21st-century American politicians {{Tennessee-politician-stub