| Cover | Mar. 21, 2022 | Mar. 16, 2022 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 21, 2022 | Mar. 16, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | THE DIXIE GROUP, INC. | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | TN | |
| Entity File Number | 0-2585 | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 62-0183370 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 475 Reed Road | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Dalton | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | GA | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 30720 | |
| City Area Code | 706 | |
| Local Phone Number | 876-5800 | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000029332 | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
