Paul Bailey is a Republican state senator representing Tennessee's 15th Senate District, which includes Smith, Jackson, Putnam, White, Van Buren, and Cumberland Counties. A lifelong resident of Tennessee's Upper Cumberland region, he lives on a White County farm with his wife Amy and son Caleb. Bailey is a lifelong conservative advocate for small government, rural prosperity, and family-friendly policies in Tennessee.

Education and Political Experience

Specific details on Bailey's formal education are not available in public records. His political career began in 2002 with an unsuccessful run for the 15th District Senate seat. He later served on the White County Commission, becoming Chairman. In 2014, he was appointed to complete the unexpired term of Rep. Charles Curtis in the 42nd House District while winning election to the open 15th Senate seat. Notable achievements include his appointment as Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee in 2017 and current role as Chairman of the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee.