| Cover | 3 Months Ended |
| Jun. 25, 2022 | |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | TN |
| Entity File Number | 0-2585 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 62-0183370 |
| Entity Address, Address Description | 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 |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000029332 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Entity Registrant Name | The Dixie Group, Inc. |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 15, 2022 |
