Scenic City proposed the idea of a quantum-ready artificial intelligence hub known as Jailhouse Studios. Which would repurpose the old downtown jail in Chattanooga into a sovereign data center, processing. Artificial intelligence center, combined with a creators campus. This project consolidates data production security and creative infrastructure into a single state-of-the-art facility located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The project aims to develop Jailhouse Studios, combining secure data infrastructure with production facilities for film, music, and AI-driven creation.
Cuffman, Executive Officer for the Songbirds Foundation. Said: “The idea of Jailhouse Studios came as a solution to a need we’ve been trying to meet for years. While this facility will be positioned for production work at the highest level. The original vision was born out of workforce development and job creation for students local to Chattanooga. This will be a vessel for production excellence and a source of real, lasting impact for our community.”
Sanjay Basu, STEM’s Chief Technology Advisor and Oracle’s Senior Director of Generative AI. Said: “By deploying a quantum-safe network with EPB, we are positioning the region as a national model for secure. Next-generation digital communications. By combining EPB’s fiber infrastructure with STEM’s AI and Oracle’s cloud & security expertise, we are not talking about future theory. We are delivering a practical, production-grade quantum key distribution network to enterprises. Public institutions can trust as the foundation for the next era of secure digital infrastructure.”
Urban Redevelopment and Cutting-Edge Facilities
Urban Story Ventures was at the helm of the deal for leasing and redeveloping the former jail. This location briefly served as home to the Wells Bijou Theatre &, and for many years, has operated as the community jail. Its purpose has now transformed to provide secure computing and maker environments, which meet the growth objectives of the area. To ensure the development of cutting-edge facilities, Urban Story Ventures partnered with STEM. Which is in association with Oracle and Golden Acquisitions for implementing sovereign data storage. AI processing and cloud infrastructure capabilities that can withstand quantum computing challenges. This mixed-use development project will have production studios, LED volumes, artist lofts, classrooms, and community areas.
Dan Haller, Oracle Senior Vice President, said: “Oracle is helping organizations around the world build secure, private clouds. The STEM and Centroid model makes the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in a decentralized, community-based framework. This approach brings AI-native compute directly to cities and regions, supporting high-performance workloads. Workforce development and scalable AI adoption across industries, including media and entertainment.”
White said, “There’s nothing like it. Chattanooga will be in the global spotlight for technology and entertainment like never before. This initiative is bigger than any single company. It’s about creating infrastructure that allows creators and technologists. Students to build their futures right here at home.”
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