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Indiana schools see political shift with Turning Point push

Conservative state leaders are changing their strategy on politics in schools to promote Turning Point groups.

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Several years ago, Indiana&#x27;s GOP leadership was focused on removing political ideology from the state&#x27;s schools, but it backs a partnership with the conservative Turning Point USA.The big picture: Earlier this month, Indiana became the eighth state to partner with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Turning Point USA" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/03/12/indiana-strengthens-partnership-with-turning-point-usa" data-vars-content-id="75d42808-358c-4e44-80d0-a82c305d16a8" data-vars-headline="Indiana schools see political shift with Turning Point push" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/03/12/indiana-strengthens-partnership-with-turning-point-usa" target="_self">Turning Point USA</a>, endorsing its Club America initiative.

'Burb Bites: Westfield's plan to add nearly 2,000 homes and apartments

Westfield's massive Ironstone development narrowly survived a city council vote.

This week&#x27;s news from around the region includes a huge housing development in Westfield, a prestigious tennis facility in Noblesville and a local woman set to make a splash on reality TV.🏘️ The Westfield City Council narrowly approved Ironstone, a 765-acre development that will bring more than 1,700 single-family homes and townhouses and 250 apartments to the city&#x27;s far north side.<ul><li>It&#x27;s one of the largest residential projects in Westfield&#x27;s history, and the 4-3 vote signals a growing rift between city leaders and some residents over how fast the city should grow.</li><li>The project is located on the north and south sides of 206th Street where it intersects Horton and Six Points roads, and will be built over 10 to 15 years.</li><li>Mayor Scott Willis said infrastructure upgrades, including road improvements and a new fire department, must be finished before the first house is built.</li></ul>💑 Despite a Carmel man having <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="his &quot;Bachelorette&quot; debut called off" data-vars-click-url="https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/2026/03/19/former-purdue-basketball-player-among-this-seasons-bachelorette-cast/89086783007/" data-vars-content-id="ff7bf4d3-6af3-4ac3-8326-3c289c3cdf36" data-vars-headline="&#x27;Burb Bites: Westfield&#x27;s plan to add nearly 2,000 homes and apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/2026/03/19/former-purdue-basketball-player-among-this-seasons-bachelorette-cast/89086783007/" target="_blank">his &quot;Bachelorette&quot; debut called off</a> earlier this month, another HamCo native is getting a shot at love on the small screen.<ul><li>26-year-old Delaney Kluger of Noblesville is part of the cast of &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Love Overboard" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hulu.com/series/love-overboard-3efa9bfe-6a96-4820-828c-d34dd94dd761" data-vars-content-id="ff7bf4d3-6af3-4ac3-8326-3c289c3cdf36" data-vars-headline="&#x27;Burb Bites: Westfield&#x27;s plan to add nearly 2,000 homes and apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hulu.com/series/love-overboard-3efa9bfe-6a96-4820-828c-d34dd94dd761" target="_blank">Love Overboard</a>,&quot; Hulu&#x27;s new yacht-based dating competition that premiered last week.</li><li>The show is described as &quot;Bachelor in Paradise&quot; meets &quot;Love Island.&quot;</li><li>In her <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="official show bio" data-vars-click-url="https://press.hulu.com/bios/delaney-26/" data-vars-content-id="ff7bf4d3-6af3-4ac3-8326-3c289c3cdf36" data-vars-headline="&#x27;Burb Bites: Westfield&#x27;s plan to add nearly 2,000 homes and apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://press.hulu.com/bios/delaney-26/" target="_blank">official show bio</a>, Kluger says she was raised in chaos and moved to New York at 16 to pursue fashion after struggling to fit in in her hometown.</li></ul>🎾 Also in Noblesville, Serena Williams&#x27; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="former tennis coach" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/espnw/news-commentary/story/_/id/13616431/us-open-how-serena-williams-found-new-level-success-coach-patrick-mouratoglou" data-vars-content-id="ff7bf4d3-6af3-4ac3-8326-3c289c3cdf36" data-vars-headline="&#x27;Burb Bites: Westfield&#x27;s plan to add nearly 2,000 homes and apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/espnw/news-commentary/story/_/id/13616431/us-open-how-serena-williams-found-new-level-success-coach-patrick-mouratoglou" target="_blank">former tennis coach</a> has plans to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="open a training facility" data-vars-click-url="https://www.noblesville.in.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/43" data-vars-content-id="ff7bf4d3-6af3-4ac3-8326-3c289c3cdf36" data-vars-headline="&#x27;Burb Bites: Westfield&#x27;s plan to add nearly 2,000 homes and apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.noblesville.in.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/43" target="_blank">open a training facility</a> near the Innovation Mile corridor.<ul><li>Founded by Patrick Mouratoglou, the Mouratoglou Tennis Center is being proposed for 14469 Olio Road at the Deer Creek Business Park.</li><li>The facility would feature six indoor tennis courts, eight padel courts and four indoor futsal pitches, offering private lessons and seasonal camps</li><li>If approved, construction is expected to begin in May with a soft opening in August, a full opening in September and the academy program launching in October. A public hearing is scheduled for April 20 before the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Noblesville Plan Commission" data-vars-click-url="https://www.noblesville.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-250" data-vars-content-id="ff7bf4d3-6af3-4ac3-8326-3c289c3cdf36" data-vars-headline="&#x27;Burb Bites: Westfield&#x27;s plan to add nearly 2,000 homes and apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.noblesville.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-250" target="_blank">Noblesville Plan Commission</a>.</li></ul>🏨 Hospitality startup <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Veloce Hotels" data-vars-click-url="https://www.velocehotels.com/" data-vars-content-id="ff7bf4d3-6af3-4ac3-8326-3c289c3cdf36" data-vars-headline="&#x27;Burb Bites: Westfield&#x27;s plan to add nearly 2,000 homes and apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.velocehotels.com/" target="_blank">Veloce Hotels</a> is raising funds to bring its vision for a slate of luxury motorsports-themed hotels to central Indiana, starting with a $189 million project in Carmel.<ul><li>With $1.1 million already in hand, the company is opening a $5.5 million seed round to acquire potential development sites in Carmel and Westfield along the U.S. 31 corridor.</li><li>In addition to a flagship hotel in Carmel, Veloce wants to build a $135 million hotel near Grand Park Sports Campus.</li></ul>🍦 Just in time for spring, Graeter&#x27;s Ice Cream has opened <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="its second Fishers location" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/Graeters/photos/grand-opening-our-second-location-in-fishers-indiana-is-now-open-8699-e-106th-st/1324118126415885/" data-vars-content-id="ff7bf4d3-6af3-4ac3-8326-3c289c3cdf36" data-vars-headline="&#x27;Burb Bites: Westfield&#x27;s plan to add nearly 2,000 homes and apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/Graeters/photos/grand-opening-our-second-location-in-fishers-indiana-is-now-open-8699-e-106th-st/1324118126415885/" target="_blank">its second Fishers location</a>.<ul><li>The new shop is off 106th Street near Lantern Road, and was chosen for its proximity to the Fishers Event Center.</li></ul>

Indy's population grows as nationwide immigration plummets

Our metro area grew by over 22,000 people from 2024 to 2025, double the national growth average.

Population growth is slowing in most counties nationwide amid a massive drop in immigration, but the Indianapolis metro is doing its best to buck the trend. Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Census data" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/44942673.27/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuY2Vuc3VzLmdvdi9uZXdzcm9vbS9wcmVzcy1yZWxlYXNlcy8yMDI2LzIwMjUtcG9wZXN0LW1ldHJvLW1pY3JvLWNvdW50aWVzLmh0bWw_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/659da30dc51ba94612eb85e0Ba4298c06" data-vars-content-id="b0bf96af-0129-4584-a260-488a31b9ae82" data-vars-headline="Indy&#x27;s population grows as nationwide immigration plummets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/44942673.27/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuY2Vuc3VzLmdvdi9uZXdzcm9vbS9wcmVzcy1yZWxlYXNlcy8yMDI2LzIwMjUtcG9wZXN0LW1ldHJvLW1pY3JvLWNvdW50aWVzLmh0bWw_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/659da30dc51ba94612eb85e0Ba4298c06" target="_self">New Census data</a> offers the best look yet at how tighter immigration enforcement is affecting America&#x27;s demographic makeup.

Sen. Todd Young leading latest effort to address national debt

Economists say Americans need to be concerned about the debt.

Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) is leading an effort to address <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="America&#x27;s fiscal imbalance" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/22/washington-ignores-americas-fiscal-cliff" data-vars-content-id="700a9bb8-dc3c-441d-8783-e39a01b4f5d5" data-vars-headline="Sen. Todd Young leading latest effort to address national debt" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/22/washington-ignores-americas-fiscal-cliff" target="_self">America&#x27;s fiscal imbalance</a> and sounding the alarm about the danger of the ballooning national debt.The big picture: The national debt is nearly $40 trillion, more than $113,000 for every person in the country.<ul><li>The federal government is expected to spend more than $1 trillion on interest this year, Young told Axios.</li></ul>

Indianapolis' most-streamed songs and podcasts of 2025

Here are the songs and shows local Spotify listeners couldn't get enough of this year.

The latest edition of the annual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spotify Wrapped recap" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/03/spotify-wrapped-2025-new-features" data-vars-content-id="ab1e6f0b-a6bd-4a69-a475-ab05415c60a1" data-vars-headline="Indianapolis&#x27; most-streamed songs and podcasts of 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/03/spotify-wrapped-2025-new-features" target="_self">Spotify Wrapped recap</a> dropped Wednesday, crowning &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="luther" data-vars-click-url="https://open.spotify.com/track/45J4avUb9Ni0bnETYaYFVJ" data-vars-content-id="ab1e6f0b-a6bd-4a69-a475-ab05415c60a1" data-vars-headline="Indianapolis&#x27; most-streamed songs and podcasts of 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/45J4avUb9Ni0bnETYaYFVJ" target="_blank">luther</a>&quot; by Kendrick Lamar and SZA as Indianapolis&#x27; most-streamed song in 2025. Why it matters: It&#x27;s a vibe, as the lyrics go.

Telling the story of Hoosier music history

An ongoing effort to preserve Indiana's music legacy is getting an assist from the icons who shaped our state's sound.

An ongoing effort to preserve and promote Indiana&#x27;s rich music legacy is getting an assist from some of the icons responsible for shaping our state&#x27;s sound.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Indiana Music History Project&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://indianafound.org/" data-vars-content-id="7856532a-c033-42ba-8c59-bc21ef29683a" data-vars-headline="Telling the story of Hoosier music history" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://indianafound.org/" target="_blank">Indiana Music History Project&#x27;s</a> growing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="oral history initiative" data-vars-click-url="https://indianafound.org/portfolio-item/oral-history-project/#Oral_History" data-vars-content-id="7856532a-c033-42ba-8c59-bc21ef29683a" data-vars-headline="Telling the story of Hoosier music history" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://indianafound.org/portfolio-item/oral-history-project/#Oral_History" target="_blank">oral history initiative</a> aims to keep the stories of those influential figures alive for future generations.

Indie music venues pumped $578M into Indiana's economy

The new analysis aims to show policymakers how much live music matters in Indiana and across the nation.

Indiana&#x27;s independent music venues contributed more than $578 million to the state economy in 2024, according to a first-of-its-kind report released this month.Why it matters: The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) produced <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nivassoc.org/stateoflive/state-reports" data-vars-content-id="f42aeed6-fc39-45a9-a52b-248ccb71a1cb" data-vars-headline="Indie music venues pumped $578M into Indiana&#x27;s economy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nivassoc.org/stateoflive/state-reports" target="_blank">the report</a> to inform policymakers and music industry stakeholders about the importance of independent venues.

Where Taylor Swift fans can celebrate "The Life of a Showgirl" in Indy

... Are you ready for it? Swift's new album is coming.

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<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Indianapolis Swifties" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/11/04/in-photos-taylor-swifts-the-eras-tour-indianapolis" data-vars-content-id="3980a250-2108-4b53-a274-8e9c3d70d5ef" data-vars-headline="Where Taylor Swift fans can celebrate &quot;The Life of a Showgirl&quot; in Indy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/11/04/in-photos-taylor-swifts-the-eras-tour-indianapolis" target="_self">Indianapolis Swifties</a> have plenty of options for celebrating Friday&#x27;s debut of the pop singer&#x27;s highly anticipated 12th studio album, &quot;The Life of a Showgirl.&quot;What to expect: Album release events and parties at movie theaters and other venues across the city and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="late-night hours at some Target stores for the release" data-vars-click-url="https://corporate.target.com/news-features/article/2025/09/taylor-swift-showgirl" data-vars-content-id="3980a250-2108-4b53-a274-8e9c3d70d5ef" data-vars-headline="Where Taylor Swift fans can celebrate &quot;The Life of a Showgirl&quot; in Indy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://corporate.target.com/news-features/article/2025/09/taylor-swift-showgirl" target="_blank">late-night hours at some Target stores for the release</a> of an exclusive vinyl edition.

Meet the Maker: Big Ro6

Meet the Indianapolis emcee who is bringing "pirate rap" to the masses.

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Meet Big Ro6, the Indianapolis emcee who is bringing &quot;pirate rap&quot; to the masses.The inspo: Although it was released last fall, his latest single &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Decisions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up--pIZW1Dk&amp;list=RDup--pIZW1Dk&amp;start_radio=1" data-vars-content-id="b8ae2b9a-a2c8-497c-85b6-2f18f2bf6af9" data-vars-headline="Meet the Maker: Big Ro6" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up--pIZW1Dk&amp;list=RDup--pIZW1Dk&amp;start_radio=1" target="_blank">Decisions</a>&quot; has grown into a viral smash over the past month thanks to both a unique delivery and a Blockbuster film.

Indy's live music scene turns up the volume

As the live music market surges, Indianapolis stages are evolving to meet growing demand.

As the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="live music market surges" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/02/28/indianapolis-spring-2025-concert-tour-guide" data-vars-content-id="a70098e7-a185-4910-bf46-ec3fdcef3ff3" data-vars-headline="Indy&#x27;s live music scene turns up the volume" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/02/28/indianapolis-spring-2025-concert-tour-guide" target="_self">live music market surges</a>, Indianapolis stages are evolving to meet growing demand from fans who&#x27;d rather rock out than stay in.The big picture: The music industry is big business across Indiana, supporting tens of thousands of jobs and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="contributing an estimated $1.3 billion" data-vars-click-url="https://50statesofmusic.com/state/indiana/" data-vars-content-id="a70098e7-a185-4910-bf46-ec3fdcef3ff3" data-vars-headline="Indy&#x27;s live music scene turns up the volume" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://50statesofmusic.com/state/indiana/" target="_blank">contributing an estimated $1.3 billion</a> to the state&#x27;s GDP, per an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="RIAA analysis" data-vars-click-url="https://riaa.medium.com/a-reminder-from-the-music-community-we-are-fifty-states-879c2c0d78f8" data-vars-content-id="a70098e7-a185-4910-bf46-ec3fdcef3ff3" data-vars-headline="Indy&#x27;s live music scene turns up the volume" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://riaa.medium.com/a-reminder-from-the-music-community-we-are-fifty-states-879c2c0d78f8" target="_blank">RIAA analysis</a>.

The Indianapolis spring 2025 concert guide

Here are 50 shows coming to Indy between now and the start of summer.

Now that winter is wrapping up, some of music&#x27;s biggest stars are hitting the road.Why it matters: Many artists are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="coming to Indy," data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/02/28/live-music-venues-concerts-indianapolis" data-vars-content-id="2d23fca1-fd97-42d1-ac22-dab1b21e4c1e" data-vars-headline="The Indianapolis spring 2025 concert guide" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/02/28/live-music-venues-concerts-indianapolis" target="_self">coming to Indy,</a> and a bustling local music scene makes it hard to keep track of every show.

10 concerts worth hitting the road for

Beyoncé, Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar and more are skipping Indy on their tours.

As <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="packed as Indy&#x27;s concert calendar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/02/28/indianapolis-spring-2025-concert-tour-guide" data-vars-content-id="dd117dff-40dd-4708-a14f-4f8d3a8379dc" data-vars-headline="10 concerts worth hitting the road for" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/02/28/indianapolis-spring-2025-concert-tour-guide" target="_self">packed as Indy&#x27;s concert calendar</a> is, not <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="every big show" data-vars-click-url="https://ew.com/2025-music-tours-festivals-8786025" data-vars-content-id="dd117dff-40dd-4708-a14f-4f8d3a8379dc" data-vars-headline="10 concerts worth hitting the road for" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ew.com/2025-music-tours-festivals-8786025" target="_blank">every big show</a> will make a stop in the Circle City in 2025.Why it matters: Indianapolis&#x27; geography gives it a leg up on other cities when it comes to concert snubs because it means other major music markets are just a road trip away.

Here's what was on Indy's Spotify Wrapped

Here are the songs, artists and albums the Circle City loved in 2024.

&#x27;Tis the season for Spotify to tell you what songs you couldn&#x27;t stop playing in 2024.The big picture: Taylor Swift was Indy&#x27;s No. 1 artist this year — not surprising considering <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the excitement" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/10/25/celebrate-taylor-swift-eras-tour" data-vars-content-id="ba1d3ff8-1744-4ced-a99b-a5be6ea16fa6" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what was on Indy&#x27;s Spotify Wrapped" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/10/25/celebrate-taylor-swift-eras-tour" target="_self">the excitement</a> for her <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lucas Oil Stadium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/11/04/recap-taylor-swifts-eras-tour-indianapolis" data-vars-content-id="ba1d3ff8-1744-4ced-a99b-a5be6ea16fa6" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what was on Indy&#x27;s Spotify Wrapped" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/11/04/recap-taylor-swifts-eras-tour-indianapolis" target="_self">Lucas Oil Stadium</a> takeover.

Taylor Swift Eras Tour merch shop opens

This is your chance to (potentially) avoid long lines at the concert.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Taylor Swift Eras Tour" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/10/25/celebrate-taylor-swift-eras-tour" data-vars-content-id="903d0b94-82bb-41a2-a4f1-9e0687132bb5" data-vars-headline="Taylor Swift Eras Tour merch shop opens" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/10/25/celebrate-taylor-swift-eras-tour" target="_self">The Taylor Swift Eras Tour</a> merch shop is officially open for business in Indianapolis.Why it matters: This is your chance to (potentially) avoid long lines at the concert or grab swag even if you don&#x27;t have a concert ticket.