Backroads and Backstories with Paul Bailey Paul Bailey

Bio: Throughout his career, Jim Henry has worn many hats, including a Vietnam veteran, a state representative, a cabinet member, a Deputy Governor, a candidate for governor, a city councilman, a city mayor, and, now, you’re the state director for U.S. Senator Bill Haggerty.

Sen. Paul Bailey sits down with recently retired journalist Chris Bundgaard and discusses Tennessee’s political climate throughout the 90’s and early 2000’s. Mr. Bundgaard recounts his interviews with several politicians over the years and goes into how he remembers the protests on Capitol Hill. Now retired, Mr. Bundgaard is enjoying the much deserved break from the fast paced life of being a TV journalist.

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 full understanding of the importance of bringing in big business to our state. From beginning at the ground level to recruiting global headquarters to Tennessee, the ECD helps to bring job opportunities to all areas of the state; which continues economic growth in Tennessee.

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 have changed how people get their news and how they as journalists have adapted to the constant changes and hurdles they face in the ever changing world of journalism.

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 reflect on some of his biggest accomplishments throughout his career.

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 Upper Cumberland.