State music surveys launched for Middle Tennessee regions

Two new music surveys have been launched by state agencies to better define music ecosystems in Tennessee’s Southern Middle and Upper Cumberland regions. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD), Tennessee Entertainment Commission (TEC), Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD), Upper Cumberland Tourism and Experience Tennessee are partnering on the initiative designed to bring musicians, venues, music industry professionals and music nonprofits across Middle Tennessee together to gain a better understanding of the region’s music ecosystem. Similar initiatives have already been conducted in Northeast Tennessee, and West Tennessee. To learn more online on how to participate or reach out to TNECD Music Office Director of Music Development Jimmy Wheeler at jimmy.wheeler@tn.gov.