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

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, where he represents District 15. 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 Sparta, Tennessee. He graduated from Tennessee Tech.

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. Bailey serves as a Republican member of the

, where he represents District 15, encompassing

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, Jackson, Overton, Bledsoe, Putnam, and White Counties. Bailey serves as the vice chairman of the National Reined Cow Horse Association. 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 White County, Tennessee. 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