Stay connected to the stories, art, and people of The Contributor wherever you live. Choose a traditional newspaper subscription or become an UnZine member and receive original vendor-created zines alongside the paper.
Both options support independent storytelling and create income and opportunity for people who have experienced homelessness.
The Contributor Newspaper Subscription
$10 monthly or $100 annually
Receive The Contributor by mail each month and stay connected to Nashville through our award-winning street newspaper.
Your subscription includes:
- All newspaper issues published the previous month
- Delivery anywhere in the United States
- Our curated email newsletter
- Direct financial support for a Contributor vendor
Choose this option if you primarily want the newspaper and want part of your subscription to directly benefit a vendor.
Subscribe to The ContributorThe UnZine Membership
$19.99 per month
Receive a monthly package of original art and storytelling created through the UnZine project.
Each month, members receive:
- Two original UnZines (and an occasional guest zine)
- One copy of The Contributor newspaper
- Monthly shipping in one package
- A direct way to support vendor artists, writers, and zine makers
Membership revenue helps fund the production of new zines and compensate the people who create them. Membership may be canceled at any time.
Become an UnZine MemberWhich should I choose?
Choose The Contributor subscription if you mainly want the newspaper and want a portion of your subscription to directly benefit a participating vendor.
Choose UnZine membership if you want the newspaper along with two original zines each month and want to support the continued creation of vendor-led art and storytelling.
There is no wrong choice. Both help sustain creative work, independent journalism, and economic opportunity.
Newspaper Subscription Details
When completing the newspaper subscription form, select the “Recurring” option for monthly or annual delivery.
Newspapers are mailed monthly and include the issues published during the previous month. Subscribers also receive email previews of new issues between deliveries.
To provide additional support to your participating vendor, you may add a monthly tip by entering a larger amount in the “Other” field. For example, enter $15 for a $10 subscription with a $5 monthly tip.
Questions about newspaper subscriptions? Contact Lindsey Longoria at lindsey@thecontributor.org
One Mission. Two Publications.
The Contributor and UnZine share a belief that people should have meaningful ways to earn income, tell their own stories, and create work that belongs to them.
The Contributor newspaper provides an immediate source of income and a platform for reporting, commentary, and vendor voices. UnZine creates another space for vendors to work with artists, develop their own publications, and sell original creative work.
Visit UnZine.org to explore recent zines and meet the people behind them.
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