Strategic Implementation Plan for the Future Use of Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center– Community Survey Online Questionnaire

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Thank you for participating in this community survey concerning the Strategic Master Plan for the Future Use of Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center.  Your input and opinions are important to the City of Knoxville and the master plan team.  Thank you for your interest in the project and for your participation in the discussion of important planning issues concerning the future of Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center.

Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center has long-served the residents of Knoxville as a productive community asset and an important gathering place.  For more than 100 years, Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center has been home to a wide diversity of events and visitors.  A strength of the Park is its appeal to a broad diversity of event and activity types, visitors, user bases, tenants, and industry segments.  Situated adjacent to Zoo Knoxville, Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center contains 81 acres and includes leasehold interests of The Muse, Tennessee Valley Fair, and Golden Gloves Charities.

The intent of the Master Plan is to guide the future direction and growth of Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center and its leaseholders—The Muse, Tennessee Valley Fair, and Golden Gloves Charities—in conjunction with the existing development plans of Zoo Knoxville, Magnolia Avenue corridor, and Burlington redevelopment.

This survey is seeking your feedback on your past experiences with Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center and its facilities, along with your opinions related to needed areas of focus for an investment strategy to improve and enhance Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center for the benefit of Knoxville citizens.  Please be as candid with your responses as possible and know that the information you provide will NOT be added to any type of sales-related database.  We will not attribute your name, email address or other contact information to the overall results.  Thank you in advance for your feedback.

Please enter the zip code in which you reside. Enter 5-digit zip code.

This survey is intended to represent information and opinions relating to you and the members of your household. To prevent duplicate responses, please provide your email address. Your email address will not be added to any sales or marketing lists, nor will your specific responses be attributed to your email address in any public study or survey documentation. Use email format sample@email.com.

Over the past two (2) years, have you visited Chilhowee Park? Please indicate the event, activity or purpose of your visit. Select all that apply.

Tennessee Valley Fair

The Muse

Golden Gloves

Concert (Fair-related)

Concert (non-Fair)

Livestock/small animal show/event (Fair-related)

Livestock/small animal show/event (non-Fair)

Jacob Building event (meeting, conference, tradeshow, sports, etc.)

Non-Fair outdoor event (festival, exposition, rally, civic event, fireworks, etc.)

Walking, picnic or other leisure activities in the Park

Have not visited Chilhowee Park in the past 2 years

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Have you ever been to Chilhowee Park?  If so, approximately how many years ago?

Yes

No

Unsure

Approximately how many years ago? Enter numerical value only, i.e. "5".

In a typical year, what is the approximate number of times you visit Chilhowee Park for any reason? Enter numerical value only, i.e. "5".

Over the past two (2) years, have you visited Zoo Knoxville?

Yes

No

Unsure

In a typical year, what is the approximate number of times you visit Zoo Knoxville? Enter numerical value only, i.e. "5".

What specific events did you attend or participate in at Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center?

On a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 representing low interest (not needed whatsoever) and 5 representing high interest (absolutely necessary), how would you rate the importance of renovating/improving the following facilities and site infrastructure at Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center?
		1 - Low Interest		2		3		4		5 - High Interest		Don't Know
	Jacob Building (primary indoor event facility)	Jacob Building (primary indoor event facility) 1 - Low Interest		Jacob Building (primary indoor event facility) 2		Jacob Building (primary indoor event facility) 3		Jacob Building (primary indoor event facility) 4		Jacob Building (primary indoor event facility) 5 - High Interest		Jacob Building (primary indoor event facility) Don't Know
	Homer Hamiton Amphitheater	Homer Hamiton Amphitheater 1 - Low Interest		Homer Hamiton Amphitheater 2		Homer Hamiton Amphitheater 3		Homer Hamiton Amphitheater 4		Homer Hamiton Amphitheater 5 - High Interest		Homer Hamiton Amphitheater Don't Know
	Agriculture Pavilions & Fair/Livestock Facilities	Agriculture Pavilions & Fair/Livestock Facilities 1 - Low Interest		Agriculture Pavilions & Fair/Livestock Facilities 2		Agriculture Pavilions & Fair/Livestock Facilities 3		Agriculture Pavilions & Fair/Livestock Facilities 4		Agriculture Pavilions & Fair/Livestock Facilities 5 - High Interest		Agriculture Pavilions & Fair/Livestock Facilities Don't Know
	The Muse (Children's Museum)	The Muse (Children's Museum) 1 - Low Interest		The Muse (Children's Museum) 2		The Muse (Children's Museum) 3		The Muse (Children's Museum) 4		The Muse (Children's Museum) 5 - High Interest		The Muse (Children's Museum) Don't Know
	Kerr Buidling (Golden Gloves)	Kerr Buidling (Golden Gloves) 1 - Low Interest		Kerr Buidling (Golden Gloves) 2		Kerr Buidling (Golden Gloves) 3		Kerr Buidling (Golden Gloves) 4		Kerr Buidling (Golden Gloves) 5 - High Interest		Kerr Buidling (Golden Gloves) Don't Know
	Parking	Parking 1 - Low Interest		Parking 2		Parking 3		Parking 4		Parking 5 - High Interest		Parking Don't Know
	Ingress/Egress/Circulation	Ingress/Egress/Circulation 1 - Low Interest		Ingress/Egress/Circulation 2		Ingress/Egress/Circulation 3		Ingress/Egress/Circulation 4		Ingress/Egress/Circulation 5 - High Interest		Ingress/Egress/Circulation Don't Know
	Green Spaces, Lake & Outdoor Leisure Areas	Green Spaces, Lake & Outdoor Leisure Areas 1 - Low Interest 1 - Low Interest		Green Spaces, Lake & Outdoor Leisure Areas 2 2		Green Spaces, Lake & Outdoor Leisure Areas 3 3		Green Spaces, Lake & Outdoor Leisure Areas 4 4		Green Spaces, Lake & Outdoor Leisure Areas 5 - High Interest 5 - High Interest		Green Spaces, Lake & Outdoor Leisure Areas Don't Know Don't Know

On a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 representing low interest and 5 representing high interest, how would you rate your interest in attending or participating in each of the following types of events and activities at a future improved/enhanced Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center? Spectator Events
		1 - Low Interest		2		3		4		5 - High Interest		Don't Know
	Concerts	Concerts 1 - Low Interest		Concerts 2		Concerts 3		Concerts 4		Concerts 5 - High Interest		Concerts Don't Know
	Family Shows	Family Shows 1 - Low Interest		Family Shows 2		Family Shows 3		Family Shows 4		Family Shows 5 - High Interest		Family Shows Don't Know
	Sports Games/Exhibitions	Sports Games/Exhibitions 1 - Low Interest		Sports Games/Exhibitions 2		Sports Games/Exhibitions 3		Sports Games/Exhibitions 4		Sports Games/Exhibitions 5 - High Interest		Sports Games/Exhibitions Don't Know
	Fair	Fair 1 - Low Interest		Fair 2		Fair 3		Fair 4		Fair 5 - High Interest		Fair Don't Know
	Livestock/Small Animal Shows	Livestock/Small Animal Shows 1 - Low Interest		Livestock/Small Animal Shows 2		Livestock/Small Animal Shows 3		Livestock/Small Animal Shows 4		Livestock/Small Animal Shows 5 - High Interest		Livestock/Small Animal Shows Don't Know
	Rodeos/Horse Shows	Rodeos/Horse Shows 1 - Low Interest		Rodeos/Horse Shows 2		Rodeos/Horse Shows 3		Rodeos/Horse Shows 4		Rodeos/Horse Shows 5 - High Interest		Rodeos/Horse Shows Don't Know
	E-Sports (electronic sports/videogaming events)	E-Sports (electronic sports/videogaming events) 1 - Low Interest		E-Sports (electronic sports/videogaming events) 2		E-Sports (electronic sports/videogaming events) 3		E-Sports (electronic sports/videogaming events) 4		E-Sports (electronic sports/videogaming events) 5 - High Interest		E-Sports (electronic sports/videogaming events) Don't Know
	Festivals	Festivals 1 - Low Interest 1 - Low Interest		Festivals 2 2		Festivals 3 3		Festivals 4 4		Festivals 5 - High Interest 5 - High Interest		Festivals Don't Know Don't Know

On a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 representing low interest and 5 representing high interest, how would you rate your interest in attending or participating in each of the following types of events and activities at a future improved/enhanced Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center? Flat Floor Business & Leisure Events
		1 - Low Interest		2		3		4		5 - High Interest		Don't Know
	Consumer Shows/Exhibitions	Consumer Shows/Exhibitions 1 - Low Interest		Consumer Shows/Exhibitions 2		Consumer Shows/Exhibitions 3		Consumer Shows/Exhibitions 4		Consumer Shows/Exhibitions 5 - High Interest		Consumer Shows/Exhibitions Don't Know
	Conventions/Conferences	Conventions/Conferences 1 - Low Interest		Conventions/Conferences 2		Conventions/Conferences 3		Conventions/Conferences 4		Conventions/Conferences 5 - High Interest		Conventions/Conferences Don't Know
	Meetings/Banquets/Receptions	Meetings/Banquets/Receptions 1 - Low Interest		Meetings/Banquets/Receptions 2		Meetings/Banquets/Receptions 3		Meetings/Banquets/Receptions 4		Meetings/Banquets/Receptions 5 - High Interest		Meetings/Banquets/Receptions Don't Know
	Civic/Community Events	Civic/Community Events 1 - Low Interest		Civic/Community Events 2		Civic/Community Events 3		Civic/Community Events 4		Civic/Community Events 5 - High Interest		Civic/Community Events Don't Know
	Continuing Education	Continuing Education 1 - Low Interest		Continuing Education 2		Continuing Education 3		Continuing Education 4		Continuing Education 5 - High Interest		Continuing Education Don't Know
	Farmer's Market/Flea Market	Farmer's Market/Flea Market 1 - Low Interest 1 - Low Interest		Farmer's Market/Flea Market 2 2		Farmer's Market/Flea Market 3 3		Farmer's Market/Flea Market 4 4		Farmer's Market/Flea Market 5 - High Interest 5 - High Interest		Farmer's Market/Flea Market Don't Know Don't Know

On a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 representing low interest and 5 representing high interest, how would you rate your interest in attending or participating in each of the following types of events and activities at a future improved/enhanced Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center? Participatory Events & Activities
		1 - Low Interest		2		3		4		5 - High Interest		N/A
	Boxing/MMA	Boxing/MMA 1 - Low Interest		Boxing/MMA 2		Boxing/MMA 3		Boxing/MMA 4		Boxing/MMA 5 - High Interest		Boxing/MMA N/A
	Basketball	Basketball 1 - Low Interest		Basketball 2		Basketball 3		Basketball 4		Basketball 5 - High Interest		Basketball N/A
	Volleyball	Volleyball 1 - Low Interest		Volleyball 2		Volleyball 3		Volleyball 4		Volleyball 5 - High Interest		Volleyball N/A
	Gymnastics	Gymnastics 1 - Low Interest		Gymnastics 2		Gymnastics 3		Gymnastics 4		Gymnastics 5 - High Interest		Gymnastics N/A
	Ice Sports & Recreation	Ice Sports & Recreation 1 - Low Interest		Ice Sports & Recreation 2		Ice Sports & Recreation 3		Ice Sports & Recreation 4		Ice Sports & Recreation 5 - High Interest		Ice Sports & Recreation N/A
	Fitness, Weightlifting, Exercise	Fitness, Weightlifting, Exercise 1 - Low Interest		Fitness, Weightlifting, Exercise 2		Fitness, Weightlifting, Exercise 3		Fitness, Weightlifting, Exercise 4		Fitness, Weightlifting, Exercise 5 - High Interest		Fitness, Weightlifting, Exercise N/A
	Walking/Running	Walking/Running 1 - Low Interest 1 - Low Interest		Walking/Running 2 2		Walking/Running 3 3		Walking/Running 4 4		Walking/Running 5 - High Interest 5 - High Interest		Walking/Running N/A N/A

Do you have interest in attending or participating in any other events that weren’t previously listed at a future improved/enhanced Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center? If so, what events?

On a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 representing low priority and 5 representing high priority, how would you rate the importance of the following attributes, amenities and site characteristics in any new improved/enhanced Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center investment/redevelopment strategy?
		1 - Low Importance		2		3		4		5 - High Importance		Don't Know
	Park & green spaces	Park & green spaces 1 - Low Importance		Park & green spaces 2		Park & green spaces 3		Park & green spaces 4		Park & green spaces 5 - High Importance		Park & green spaces Don't Know
	Walking trails/paths	Walking trails/paths 1 - Low Importance		Walking trails/paths 2		Walking trails/paths 3		Walking trails/paths 4		Walking trails/paths 5 - High Importance		Walking trails/paths Don't Know
	Covered spaces (pavilions & gazebos)	Covered spaces (pavilions & gazebos) 1 - Low Importance		Covered spaces (pavilions & gazebos) 2		Covered spaces (pavilions & gazebos) 3		Covered spaces (pavilions & gazebos) 4		Covered spaces (pavilions & gazebos) 5 - High Importance		Covered spaces (pavilions & gazebos) Don't Know
	Lakes, ponds & water features	Lakes, ponds & water features 1 - Low Importance		Lakes, ponds & water features 2		Lakes, ponds & water features 3		Lakes, ponds & water features 4		Lakes, ponds & water features 5 - High Importance		Lakes, ponds & water features Don't Know
	Concessions & food/beverage offerings	Concessions & food/beverage offerings 1 - Low Importance		Concessions & food/beverage offerings 2		Concessions & food/beverage offerings 3		Concessions & food/beverage offerings 4		Concessions & food/beverage offerings 5 - High Importance		Concessions & food/beverage offerings Don't Know
	Retail offerings	Retail offerings 1 - Low Importance		Retail offerings 2		Retail offerings 3		Retail offerings 4		Retail offerings 5 - High Importance		Retail offerings Don't Know
	Parking offerings	Parking offerings 1 - Low Importance		Parking offerings 2		Parking offerings 3		Parking offerings 4		Parking offerings 5 - High Importance		Parking offerings Don't Know
	Quality facilities & amenities	Quality facilities & amenities 1 - Low Importance		Quality facilities & amenities 2		Quality facilities & amenities 3		Quality facilities & amenities 4		Quality facilities & amenities 5 - High Importance		Quality facilities & amenities Don't Know
	Landscaping & site beautification	Landscaping & site beautification 1 - Low Importance		Landscaping & site beautification 2		Landscaping & site beautification 3		Landscaping & site beautification 4		Landscaping & site beautification 5 - High Importance		Landscaping & site beautification Don't Know
	Accessibility to site & entry/exit points	Accessibility to site & entry/exit points 1 - Low Importance		Accessibility to site & entry/exit points 2		Accessibility to site & entry/exit points 3		Accessibility to site & entry/exit points 4		Accessibility to site & entry/exit points 5 - High Importance		Accessibility to site & entry/exit points Don't Know
	Connectivity to surrounding neighborhoods	Connectivity to surrounding neighborhoods 1 - Low Importance		Connectivity to surrounding neighborhoods 2		Connectivity to surrounding neighborhoods 3		Connectivity to surrounding neighborhoods 4		Connectivity to surrounding neighborhoods 5 - High Importance		Connectivity to surrounding neighborhoods Don't Know
	Other	Other 1 - Low Importance 1 - Low Importance		Other 2 2		Other 3 3		Other 4 4		Other 5 - High Importance 5 - High Importance		Other Don't Know Don't Know

Please specify:

What are your favorite aspects of Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center?

What is missing from Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center?

Finally, what other thoughts or suggestions do you have regarding the future of Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center, and any potential strategic redevelopment/enhancement effort?

Please indicate your age.

Under 18

18 to 24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 or older

How many family members are there in your household, including you?

1

2

3

4

5

6 or more

Please indicate the number of family members within your household that fall into the following age ranges: (Total should equal Q18, the number you indicated in the previous answer. Enter '0' for each category that does not apply.)
6 and under
7 to 11
12 to 17
18 to 24
25 to 34
35 to 44
45 to 54
55 to 64
65 to 74
75 or older
TOTAL:

What is your approximate annual household income?

Under $25,000

$25,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$150,000 to $199,999

$200,000 or higher

Prefer not to answer

Please indicate your ethnicity. Select all that apply.

Caucasian

Hispanic or Latino

African American

Native American or American Indian

Asian/Pacific Islander

Other

Prefer not to answer

Thank you for your participation in this important planning effort!

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