Meet
VINCENT DIXIE
Vincent Dixie is a father, husband, small business owner, and State Representative who’s never forgotten where he came from -- or who he’s fighting for.
Raised in Nashville by a single mom who proudly belonged to the Communications Workers of America, Vincent learned early what it meant to work hard, stretch a dollar, and show up for your neighbors.
He had his first job at 14, drove his mom to work by 15, and has never stopped working since -- through high school and college, and ultimately as the founder of multiple small businesses.
Vincent earned a degree in accounting and eventually an MBA while working part-time, paying rent, and helping support his family. He took care of his mom before she passed from cancer, raised two daughters with his wife Ericka (a teacher and school librarian), and built a life rooted in faith and community.
Now serving in the Tennessee State Legislature, Vincent has made his mark as a pragmatic, solutions-focused lawmaker who delivers for working families. He was the first Black leader of a legislative caucus in Tennessee history.
Vincent passed the SEM Advancement Act, reducing discrimination in the education system. He helped lead the charge to suspend Tennessee’s grocery sales tax -- giving folks a break at the register when they needed it most. And when the Speaker of the House was exposed for racism, sexism, and corruption, Vincent stood up and helped remove him.
In Congress, Vincent Dixie 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 with dignity.
Vincent knows it’s become too expensive to be poor in America, and he’s running to change that.
A commonsense leader, Vincent isn’t interested in partisan games. He’s in this fight to make sure Tennessee families -- in cities, suburbs, and rural communities -- can build a better life.
Because no matter where you live or who you voted for, you deserve a government that works for you.
Upcoming Events:
- September 15 - 5pm to 6pm
Vincent Dixie Meet & Greet, Montgomery County
Blackhorse Pub & Brewery, 132 Franklin Street, Clarksville 37040
- September 15 - 6pm to 8:30pm
Clarksville Candidate Forum
Turner Family Event Center, 416 College St., Clarksville 37040
- September 27 - 2pm to 5pm
Multi-County Fish Fry
(Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, and Perry Counties)
Hear it from Vincent.
Watch our Campaign Announcement video, as well as our new Campaign TV Ad. Hear directly from Vincent about what his plans are in Washington.
Vincent's Top Priorities
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.
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. 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.
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 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.
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. 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.
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 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.
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. 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.
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.
Endorsements
Elected Officials (Current)
- Council Member Burkley Allen
- Council Member Tasha Ellis
- Council Member Jennifer Gamble
- Council Member Joy Styles
- Council Member Kyonzte Toombs
- School Board Member Carol A. Berry
- School Board Member Jimmie M. Garland
- State Representative Jesse Chism
- State Representative Ronnie Glynn
- State Representative Yusuf Hakeem
- State Representative G.A. Hardaway
- State Representative Gloria Johnson
- State Representative Sam McKenzie
- State Representative Justin J. Pearson
- State Representative Joe Towns
- Davidson County Trustee Erica Gilmore
- Circuit Court Clerk Joseph P. Day
- Juvenile Court Clerk Lonnell Matthews
- Davidson County Clerk Brenda Wynn
Former Elected Officials
- Former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean
- Former Senator Brenda Gilmore
- Former Deputy Mayor Brenda Haywood
- Former Council Member Saletta Holloway
- Former Council Member Walter Hunt & Cathy Hunt
- Former Council Member Sharon W. Hurt
Faith Leaders
- Imam Yusuf Abdullah
- Imam Hamid Abdullah
- Pastor Jacques Boyd
- Rev. Dr. Judy Cummings
- Pastor Darell Drumwright
- Rev. Dr. Howard Jones
- Pastor Omar’an Lee
- Pastor Harold Love Jr.
- Pastor Jerry Maynard II
- Pastor Breonus Mitchell
- Pastor Frank Stevenson
- Rev. Dr. LaShante Walker
Academic, Civic, & Community Leaders
- Dr. Glenda Glover
- Dr. Eddie Hamilton
- Dr. Jason Martin
- Adolpho Birch III
- Marilyn Brown
- Michael Carter
- Juanita Charles
- Don Hardin
- Walter Holloway
- Phil Lawson
- Rosetta Miller-Perry
- Kathy and Bob Olsen
- Tim Pierce
- Hendrell Remus (Former TNDP Chair)
- Walter Searcy
- Amy Seigenthaler Pierce
Revida Rahman (Williamson County Community Activist)
