Calvert Street Group
Coverage of Calvert Street Group in the Nexus archive.
- TN US House District 7: Copeland defeats Dixie in Dem primary, setting up matchup with Van Epp
Nashville businessman Darden Copeland won the Democratic nomination for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District in a primary victory that saw him defeat Vincent Dixie and others. He is now positioned to face U.S. Rep. Matt Van Epps in the general election. The district spans areas including Clarksville, parts of northwest Nashville, Dickson, and Macon County.
- Darden Copeland
Darden Copeland is a 48-year-old candidate for Congress in District 7, representing the Democrat Party. He has over 30 years of political experience, including work with figures like Al Gore and Tim Kaine, and founded the public affairs firm Calvert Street Group. Copeland emphasizes bipartisan collaboration and local engagement in his campaign.
- Dixie, Copeland square off in Democratic primary for redrawn 7th District
Vincent Dixie and Darden Copeland are competing in the Democratic primary for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, a race shaped by redistricting and efforts to challenge Republican Rep. Matt Van Epps. The primary is scheduled for August 6, with early voting starting July 17, and includes other candidates like Saletta Holloway and Joshua Warren Sales.