Paul Bailey

Paul Bailey is an American politician currently serving as a member of the Tennessee Senate, representing District 15. A Republican, he has held his seat since 2016, with his district encompassing several counties including Putnam, White, and Cumberland. Before his legislative career, Bailey worked for over three decades as the general manager and vice president of Charles Bailey Trucking, Inc., and he remains active as a farmer. In 2024, he gained legislative attention for co-sponsoring a bill that allows Tennessee localities to authorize public school teachers to carry firearms on school grounds.