Vincent Dixie, born on August 20, 1973, is an American businessman and politician. He is part of the 111th Tennessee General Assembly, where he serves as one of 32 freshman members. Dixie succeeded Brenda Gilmore after she was sworn into the Tennessee Senate.
Background and Career:
- Dixie attended Tennessee State University, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting in 1997 and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2004.
- Before entering politics, he worked in the healthcare industry as an international auditor for Hospital Corporation of America and Ardent Health Services.
- In 2009, Dixie founded the bail bonding companies “A Way Out Bonding” and “Bail U Out Bonding,” which serve six counties in Middle Tennessee.
Legislative Committees:
- Dixie currently serves on several legislative committees:
- Education Committee
- K–12 Subcommittee
- Health Committee
- Public Health Subcommittee
Sponsored Bills:
- Criminal Justice:
- HB 0883: Allows felons with a clean record for at least five years to petition for sealed criminal history.
- HB 0881: Proposes the “Drug Treatment Instead of Incarceration Act.”
- Education:
- HB 1550: Establishes the “Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program,” a school voucher initiative for low- and middle-income students.
- Healthcare:
- HB 887: Introduces the “Prescription Drug Fair Pricing Act.”
- HB 1259: Expands Medicaid eligibility for opioid-addicted individuals below the Federal poverty level during active substance abuse treatment.
Gun Rights:
- Dixie consistently receives “F” ratings from the NRA Political Victory Fund regarding gun rights positions.
Personal Life:
- Vincent Dixie and his wife Ericka have two daughters: Noelle and Hannah Marie.
- He attends St. Vincent de Paul Church in Nashville.
