A whopping 7,000% surge in Airbnb searches has hit Indianapolis as “Swift City” gears up for its superstar invasion. Just like Edinburgh’s Royal Mile once marked the path between castle and palace, Indy’s streets are getting their royal makeover – Swift-style. The racing capital’s transformation mirrors a centuries-old tradition where street names tell tales of power, culture, and now, pop royalty. Amongst that, there is some wisdom for Taylor Swift’s beau – Travis Kelce.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway paired up with Bell Racing to craft a head-turning tribute. Eleven custom racing helmets, each celebrating a different chapter of Swift’s musical journey. These masterpieces are brought to life by local helmet artist Hurricane Designs. Also, IMS’s talented squad – Lucy Laux, Shae Beechler, Mandy Walsh, Chloie Fisher, Caden Elzy, and Grace Keller – will grace downtown Indianapolis hotels during the November concert weekend.

Like Vienna’s bold move to rename 54% of its streets after influential women since the 1980s, Indianapolis is writing its chapter in street-naming history. Visit Indy tourism bureau has reimagined more than 30 street signs with Swift’s chart-toppers. This modern twist on street naming echoes the practice’s deeper historical roots – from London’s post-Great Fire naming spree to Paris’s recent push to honor more female icons.

The city’s gone all-in with its welcome wagon. A 34-story Swift-themed decal now commands attention on the JW Marriott’s facade. The Indianapolis International Airport added extra flights from key cities. While an army of 100 volunteers stands ready to welcome the expected 200,000 visitors. Local hotels and Airbnbs are bursting at the seams. This marks an unprecedented surge in tourism.

The motorsport world’s enthusiasm rings clear in Kyle Kietzmann’s words. The Racing Force USA CEO shared, “We look forward to connecting the city’s motorsport heritage with the concert celebrations and educating Taylor Swift fans on women in motorsport.” These racing-meets-pop-culture helmets will later hit the auction block on Bell Racing’s Zeffy platform, supporting Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA).

Stevie Nicks crowns Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story

While Indianapolis rolls out its checkered carpet, rock legend Stevie Nicks dropped her pearl of wisdom about Swift’s romance with NFL tight end Travis Kelce. In a heartfelt Rolling Stone interview, the Fleetwood Mac icon painted a rosy picture of Swift’s future.

“She is really smart, but she also went through a lot before,” Nicks reflected. “She’s in a good place right now… I hope they fall deeper and deeper in love and ride off into the sunset.” Her vision extends further: “[Travis] does his thing and she does her thing, and then they come back together and get married and have babies if she wants that.”

Their friendship runs deep, particularly after Swift’s Dublin show in July. Nicks gifted Kelce one of her signature blankets. This is a gesture she reserves “for my friends if there’s a special occasion.” The rock icon’s recent endorsement of Swift’s political voice adds another layer to their bond, with Nicks citing Swift’s eloquence in encouraging voter participation.

This grand Indianapolis welcome, paired with Nicks’s wholehearted blessing, showcases Swift at her pinnacle. This commands both the entertainment sphere and hearts nationwide. The racing capital’s elaborate tribute proves that in Swift’s world, every city becomes her victory lane.