Chattanooga, Tennessee, a midsize Southern city, along with other cities in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and South, may emerge as unexpected beneficiaries of AI adoption. A study by economists Scott Abrahams and Frank Levy attributes this to these cities having educated workforces, affordable housing, and industries less prone to AI disruption. As AI technology spreads beyond major hubs, these regions can leverage it for productivity gains, potentially attracting more residents and reshaping America's economic landscape.