Vincent Dixie

Vincent Dixie was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He earned a high school diploma from Hunters Lane Comprehensive High School, a bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University in 1997, and a graduate degree from Tennessee State University in 2004.[1][2]

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Vincent Dixie was born on August 20, 1973, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He moved to Nashville at age nine after his mother, a Communications Workers of America member, was transferred for work. He attended Tennessee State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 1997 and an MBA in 2004.

Before entering politics, Dixie worked in the healthcare industry as an internal auditor for HCA and Ardent Health Services. In 2009, he pursued entrepreneurship by founding two bail bonding companies, A Way Out Bonding and Bail U Out Bonding. His early accounting experience also gave him a strong foundation in business management.

Dixie was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 54 in 2018. As a legislator, he has served on multiple committees and sponsored bills including HB 0883, which allows eligible felons to petition to seal their criminal records after five incident-free years; HB 0881, the “Drug Treatment Instead of Incarceration Act”; and HB 1550, which repeals the Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program. Known for a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach, Dixie has advocated for working families, education reform, and criminal justice initiatives. He also became the first Black leader of a legislative caucus in Tennessee history and helped pass the Science, English, and Mathematics (SEM) Advancement Act, which aimed to reduce discrimination in education.

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Affordable Housing:

Families in Tennessee are getting priced out of the neighborhoods they grew up in while Wall Street hedge funds buy up entire blocks of homes. That’s not a free market — that’s a rigged game. Vincent Dixie will fight to stop corporate landlords from driving up rents, expand access to affordable housing, and make sure every family has a fair shot at owning a home.Livable Wage:

If you’re working hard, you ought to be able to make ends meet — period. But right now, wages haven’t kept up with the cost of groceries, rent, or gas. Vincent will fight to raise the minimum wage, strengthen unions, and make sure an honest day’s work earns an honest day’s pay.Affordable and Accessible Healthcare:

Hospitals are closing and access to quality healthcare shouldn’t depend on your bank account or your zip code. Vincent Dixie has seen firsthand how broken the system is — from my own family’s battles with diabetes and cancer. He'll work to lower drug costs, protect Medicare and Medicaid, and expand coverage so nobody goes bankrupt just because they get sick.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about tax code reform, education, healthcare, and childcare because each directly affects economic opportunity and quality of life.

A fair tax code should reward work, not wealth, loopholes, or political influence. Education must remain a true pathway to opportunity, with strong public schools, supported teachers, career training, and affordable higher education. Healthcare should be accessible and affordable so no family has to choose between care and basic needs. Childcare is also essential because parents cannot work or build stability without safe, reliable, affordable care for their children.

For me, these are not abstract issues. They are about dignity, opportunity, and whether government stands with working families.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Moms Demand Action, Davidson County Young Democrats, Congressional Black Caucus PAC

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I am a grandson and son of union members. My mother was a proud member of the CWA. And my family taught me that we are all in this together. And looking out for each other isn’t a choice, it’s a responsibility. As the husband of a school teacher and proud father of two college age girls, my wife and I have taught our children the same, we are all in this together. I am running for Congress because it is clear that politicians in Washington aren’t working for regular folks. The people who keep our families strong and our communities running are being pushed aside so billionaires and corporations can get another tax break. Let’s lift up regular folks, put them in the spotlight – our teachers, workers and seniors – and let’s work to solve the problems to make life better for all of us. In Congress, I will fight to make life more affordable for everyday Tennesseans. That means cracking down on the big corporations that are driving up housing costs, lowering the cost of healthcare and prescription drugs, and ensuring that every family can pay their bills, see a doctor, and live

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Affordable Housing: Families in Tennessee are getting priced out of the neighborhoods they grew up in while Wall Street hedge funds buy up entire blocks of homes. That’s not a free market — that’s a rigged game. I’ll fight to stop corporate landlords from driving up rents, expand access to affordable housing, and make sure every family has a fair shot at owning a home.Affordable and Accessible Child Care: Too many parents are working two jobs but still can’t find affordable, safe childcare. That keeps families struggling and holds our economy back. I’ll push for policies that lower childcare costs, support childcare providers, and make sure every parent can go to work knowing their kids are safe and cared for.Affordable and Accessible Healthcare: Hospitals are closing and access to quality healthcare shouldn’t depend on your bank account or your zip code. I’ve seen firsthand how broken the system is — from my own family’s battles with diabetes and cancer. I’ll work to lower drug costs, protect Medicare and Medicaid, and expand coverage so nobody goes bankrupt just because they get sick.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Health Care, Housing, Child Care, Livable Wages

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I am running for Congress because politicians in Washington have lost the plot on regular folks. As Congressman, I’ll work to lower the cost of groceries, healthcare and housing. I will call out corruption and put people and their needs over politics. Let’s enable everyone - black, white, brown, LGBTQ, women, men and people with disabilities to live safely and love who they chose. And I’ll fight cuts to Medicare and Medicaid and protect Social Security. That’s the plot, that’s what people want Congress to do. Not look after billionaires and corporations - they don’t need any more help. I won’t forget the plot!

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Square One

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What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

My two daughters.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Rep. Vincent Dixie was elected in 2018 to serve the people of Tennessee in the House of Representatives for District 54, which covers portions of Nashville.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

We need bold leadership in times of crisis.Seniors should never have to choose between food, shelter and medicine.We must protect the integrity of our neighborhoods.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Healthcare, education and criminal justice reform.