Welcome to Backroads & Backstories with Paul Bailey

 

Senator Paul Bailey started the Backroads & Backstories podcast to take a behind-the-scenes look at the issues and to better get to know the people who are shaping the future for the Volunteer State. In this series, we’ll explore the backstories along the backroads of our part of Tennessee. We invite you to join us on our journey to highlight these folks and what makes our area such a special place to live. 

Show Notes & Transcripts

September 1, 2021

A Conversation with Jim Henry

Sen. Paul Bailey sits down with Jim Henry. Throughout his career, Jim Henry has worn many hats, including a Vietnam veteran, a state representative, a cabinet member, a Deputy Governor, […]

May 20, 2021

A Journey Through the History of Tennessee Politics with Chris Bundgaard

Sen. Paul Bailey sits down with recently retired journalist Chris Bundgaard and discusses Tennessee’s political climate throughout the ’90s and early 2000s. Mr. Bundgaard recounts his interviews

April 14, 2021

Jobs for Tennesseans: The Important Role of TN’s Department of Economic & Community Development

Tennessee’s Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe reflects on his experience working in the private sector and the public sector and how it has given him a […]

March 31, 2021

Backroads & Backstories: Journalism in the Age of Social Media

Senator Paul Bailey invites Natalie Allison of The Tennessean USA Today Network and Erik Schelzig of The Tennessee Journal to discuss their thoughts on how social media and other platforms […]

March 3, 2021

Backroads & Backstories: Lt. Gov. Randy McNally Shares His Experience As a Legislative Leader

In this episode of Backroads & Backstories with Paul Bailey, Senator Bailey sits down with Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally. The two discus McNally’s tenure with the state legislature and

February 22, 2021

Backroads & Backstories: A Conversation with Speaker of the House, Cameron Sexton

In this episode of Backroads and Backstories, Senator Paul Bailey sits down with House Speaker Cameron Sexton. The two discuss the current state of local politics and life in the […]

January 7, 2021

Backroads & Backstories: TN Comptroller of the Treasury Justin P. Wilson Shares His Knowledge of the State’s History

In this episode of Backroads and Backstories, Senator Paul Bailey talks with the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Justin P. Wilson. He shares his vast knowledge of Tennessee history and

December 11, 2020

Backroads & Backstories: TN Secretary of State Tre Hargett Talks About How Voting Works in the State of TN

In this episode of Backroads and Backstories, Senator Paul Bailey sits down with TN Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, to talk about his background growing up in Tennessee and how […]

October 27, 2020

Backroads & Backstories: Grand Ole Opry Member, Musician Jamie Dailey Shares His Passion for Music

In this episode of Backroads and Backstories, Senator Paul Bailey sits down with Dr. Manny Sethi, on why he running for the US Senate and his take on the current events happening in Washington DC.

September 23, 2020

Backroads & Backstories: Get to Know Tennessee 6th District Congressman John Rose

In this episode of Backroads and Backstories, Senator Paul Bailey sits down with Dr. Manny Sethi, on why he running for the US Senate and his take on the current events happening in Washington DC.

May 14, 2020

Backroads & Backstories: Meet US Senate Candidate Dr. Manny Sethi

In this episode of Backroads and Backstories, Senator Paul Bailey sits down with Dr. Manny Sethi, on why he running for the US Senate and his take on the current events happening in Washington DC.

April 29, 2020

Backroads & Backstories: Telephone Town Hall

In this episode of Backroads & Backstories, Senator Paul Bailey is joined by government officials in a live Telephone Town Hall to discuss key topics like the current state of public education,

April 6, 2020

Backroads & Backstories: Everyday Heroes in the Wake of Disaster

In this episode of Backroads & Backstories, host Senator Paul Bailey talks with three men who were able to help people in the wake of the Cookeville tornado. He sits […]

March 25, 2020

Backroads & Backstories: From Upper Cumberland to the Voice Stage, Jake Hoot Shares His Journey to Victory

On this episode of Backroads and Backstories, host Senator Paul Bailey, sits down with Jake Hoot, winner of season 17 of The Voice. The Cookeville resident shares some insight on […]

March 12, 2020

Backroads & Backstories: The Effects of COVID-19 & the Government’s Response in Tennessee

 In this episode of Backroads & Backstories, host Senator Paul Bailey discusses the coronavirus (COVID-19) with State Senator Richard Briggs from Knoxville, who is a cardiac surgeon, as well

February 26, 2020

Backroads & Backstories: Legislative Round Table on Governor Bill Lee’s State of the State Address

In this episode of Backroads & Backstories, host Senator Paul Bailey invites state Senator Frank Niceley of District 8, Senator Rusty Crowe of District 3, and Senator Shane Reeves of […]

February 20, 2020

Backroads and Backstories with Paul Bailey: Intro

In the premiere episode of Backroads and Backstories, host Senator Paul Bailey shares his own personal story and how he became involved in politics.

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