Vincent Dixie
Coverage of Vincent Dixie in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- From Addiction to Law: How a Nashville woman’s death sparked Tennessee’s Nitrous Oxide ban
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.
- Familiar Faces Canvass New Terrain in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District
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.