‘Kansas City is in its superstar era.’ After wrapping up her wildly successful Eras tour, Taylor Swift is back again in Kansas City. But this time the Chiefs‘ tight end, Travis Kelce, is not the reason behind her unexpected visit.

Just when you thought her impact couldn’t get any bigger in Kansas City, the pop star proved everyone wrong. That’s true! Right after her last show, Swift made a special stop at Children’s Mercy Hospital in the Chiefs’ City this Thursday. And not even the fans, even the Mayor of the city caught an eye of her move.

Well, as quick as she was to visit the city, Mayor Quinton Lucas was even quicker to share his gratitude towards Swift’s act of kindness. Mayor Quinton took to his official ‘X’ handle and tweeted, “There are a lot of things Ms. Swift could do with her day and she chose to spend it making the day unforgettable for kids in Kansas City deserving of our love and support.”

The mayor’s words really hit home. Because, let’s be real; there is no shortage of things Taylor could have done with her time. But she decided to show up and bring some much-needed joy for the kids who really need it. Even so, it’s not just about her visit herself. The mayor further stated, “Ms. Swift is a remarkably positive impact on our community. Delighted to have her here whenever she comes.”

There is no doubt how remarkable of an impact she has had over a year now in Kansas City. Ideally, there is no wonder if we say that Swift and Kelce’s relationship is the major reason Mayor Quinton thinks that Kansas City is in its superstar era.

Kansas City’s big boost from Taylor Swift’s visits

Now, let’s talk about the big picture here. It’s been over a year since Swelce — or Traylor, or Tayvis—became official. And truth be told, apart from bringing global attention to the Chiefs’ city, her time in the city has had a tangible effect on the local economy too. Let’s not forget, her two-night Eras Tour performance in last July brought in a whopping $48 million for the city. Pretty wild, isn’t it?

Well, that’s not the end. According to the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Swift’s shows in the city generated around a $200 million impact in the U.S. economy. And here is the kicker for the Chiefs. Right after the couple made things official in September last year, the ticket sales in the Chiefs’ home games shot up way higher than in previous seasons. And eventually, the Chiefs went on the defend their Super Bowl title.

Even beyond her concerts, her relationship with Kelce has put the city on a global map in ways no one could’ve ever imagined. From local businesses to tourism, Taylor Swift has become an unexpected yet welcoming game changer for the Chiefs’ city.