Vincent Dixie

Nashville businessman Darden Copeland won the Democratic primary for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District with 40 percent of the vote, beating Vincent Dixie. He will now compete against Congressman Matt Van Epps, who ran unopposed on the Republican side and is seeking to advance to the general election.

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.

Nashville businessman Darden Copeland won the Democratic primary for Tennessee's new 7th Congressional District, positioning him to face incumbent Congressman Matt Van Epps in the midterms. The contest garnered national attention, while Van Epps ran unopposed in this year’s Republican primary. Copeland defeated other Democrats, including Vincent Dixie.

Vincent Dixie, a Democrat running for Congress in District 7, is a 52-year-old small business owner and former State Representative for District 54. He has sponsored bills on criminal justice reform and education, founded bail bonding companies, and emphasizes affordability and healthcare access in his platform.

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.

Kelly Rosenthal's death from nitrous oxide addiction led to Tennessee legislation banning its sale at vape shops. A WSMV4 investigation revealed easy access to nitrous oxide at vape shops, prompting bipartisan support for the Nitrous Oxide Abuse Prevention and Retail Sales Prohibition Act.

Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District faces a redrawn electoral landscape and renewed Democratic primary competition. Returning candidates include incumbent Matt Van Epps, Vincent Dixie, and Darden Copeland, while new entrants Saletta Holloway and Joshua Sales join the race. Redistricting shifted the district from 13 to eight counties, altering voter demographics and prompting Dixie to re-enter the race.