Nashville Scene Reader Survey

1. Here are some of the topics that the Nashville Scene covers. What are you most interested in? Choose as many as you like.

News Books Arts & Culture Film/TV Food & Drink Music Theater Sports Other (please specify)

2. Which news topics are you most interested in, regardless of where you get your news? Choose as many as you like.

Politics Education Healthcare Growth & Development Housing Transportation Business Criminal Justice Other (please specify)

3. Which of those news topics do you rely on the Nashville Scene for? Choose as many as you like.

Politics Education Healthcare Growth & Development Housing Transportation Business Criminal Justice I don't rely on the Scene for news Other (please specify)

4. Here are some of the many ways you can experience the Nashville Scene's work. What are you most interested in?

Print Newspaper Website Social Media Events Newsletters Podcasts Archival Content Other (please specify)

5. Outside of the Nashville Scene, where do you get your news? Choose as many as you like.

Print newspapers or magazines News websites or apps Social media Newsletters Radio Podcasts TV Word of mouth Other (please specify)

6. Which, if any, of our sister publications do you also consume content from?

Williamson Scene Nashville Post Nfocus Magazine None

7. What special issues would you like to see in 2027?

8. What would motivate you to become a Nashville Scene member, or donate to support our coverage?

Nothing Proof that the money is used responsibly and transparently Knowing my support helps keep journalism accessible to everyone Seeing clear examples of impact tied to your reporting I'm already a member! Other (please specify)

9. Do you think readers of news should help fund it?

No, because news organizations make enough money from other sources No, because the news should be free Yes, because people who benefit from something should pay for it Yes, because quality news is in danger of disappearing

10. Which Nashville Scene columns are you most interested in?

Pith in the Wind The Spin Date Night Nashville Cream City Limits Advice King Bites Vodka Yonic Metropolitik Cheap Eats I'm unfamiliar with these columns Other (please specify)

11. Which Nashville Scene newsletters are you subscribed to?

Nashville Scene Insider Daily Scene Nashville Bites Arts Scene Nashville Cream None

12. Have you attended an event in the past two months because of something you've seen in the Nashville Scene? Please check all that apply.

Yes, from an article in print or online Yes, from a newsletter (including the Insider) Yes, from an advertisement Yes, from a calendar listing Yes, from a Critic's Pick No

13. What events and activities do you participate in most? Select all that apply.

Concerts Theatrical Performances Sporting Events Museums / Galleries Festivals Restaurants / Dining Bars / Nightlife Other (please specify)

14. Which social media platforms do you utilize most? Choose as many as you like.

Instagram Facebook Bluesky LinkedIn TikTok Threads YouTube X

15. What do you think is missing from your daily information diet? What digital tool or service would address that need, and help you better engage with the Scene's content?

16. How often do you use AI?

1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Often 5 – Daily

17. How, if at all, has AI changed the way you find, consume or interact with information online?

18. We use AI in a limited capacity, including to produce interview transcriptions and data aggregation. How do you feel about that?

1 – Very negative 2 – Somewhat negative 3 – Neutral 4 – Somewhat positive 5 – Very positive

19. Which of the following best describes your industry or sector? If you are retired, please select the option that best describes the industry or sector you worked in before retiring. If you work in the military, please select "Government."

Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Construction and Manufacturing Consulting and Professional Services Education Financial Services Government Healthcare Hospitality, Retail and Transportation Legal Media, Publishing and Communications Nonprofit Science, Technology and Engineering Other or Not Applicable

20. Which of the following best describes your job level? If you are a professional like a lawyer, a nurse or a teacher, please select "Professional."

C-Suite Vice President Director Manager Associate Professional Self-Employed/Business Owner Student Retiree Other or Not Applicable

21. Which of the following best describes your gender identity?

Male Female Nonbinary or genderqueer Prefer not to say Other

22. Which of the following best describes your race or ethnicity? Select all that apply.

American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Middle Eastern or North African Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander White Prefer not to say Other (please specify)

23. What is your age?

18–24 25–34 35–44 45–54 55–64 65+

24. What is your annual household income?

Less than $40,000 $40,000–$64,999 $65,000–$89,999 $90,000–$119,999 $120,000–$149,999 $150,000–$199,999 $200,000 or more

25. What ZIP code do you live in?

26. What is your level of education?

Below high school High school or GED Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree or higher

27. What is the size of your household?

One person Two people Three people Four people Five or more people

28. Are there children under 18 living in your household?

Yes No Prefer not to say

29. What best describes your political affiliation?

1 – Very liberal or progressive 2 – Somewhat liberal 3 – Neutral 4 – Somewhat conservative 5 – Very conservative Prefer not to say

30. Is there anything else you want to tell us? You may use this space to share ideas, feedback, or suggestions for improvement.

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