Heidi Campbell is an American music publisher and politician. She is a member of the Democratic Party and has represented the 20th district of the Tennessee Senate since 2021. This district covers the inner suburbs of Nashville1
Career Highlights:
Music Marketing Director: Campbell has worked as a music marketing director and has owned her own music publishing company since 1995.
Mayor of Oak Hill: From 2014 to 2020, she served as the mayor of Oak Hill, a small suburb south of Nashville
Tennessee Senate: In the 2020 elections, Campbell won the Democratic primary for a seat in the Tennessee Senate. She defeated two-term Republican incumbent Steven Dickerson with 51.7% of the vote.
Congressional Run: In April 2022, Campbell announced her candidacy for Tennessee’s 5th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. However, she was defeated by Republican Andy Ogles
Mayoral Candidacy: On April 5, 2023, Campbell announced her candidacy in the 2023 election to succeed John Cooper as mayor of Nashville.
Personal Life:
- Campbell is married and has two children.
Electoral History:
- U.S. House Elections (2022): Campbell ran for the 5th congressional district but lost to Andy Ogles.
- Tennessee Senate Election (2020): She won the Democratic primary and defeated Steven Dickerson.
Education:
- B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College
- M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University
Heidi Campbell continues to advocate for effective and empathetic leadership, focusing on the needs of working families and small businesses in Tennessee.
