Mayor from Belfast, Tennessee asked Trump for ‘National Landmark’ Status
The Mayor of Belfast, Tennessee, has a bold ask for Trump: grant "National Landmark" status for Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame. Her $500K merchandising boom has put Belfast on the map, and the Mayor sees it as landmark-worthy. He argues Welch’s rise is a cultural touchstone, a small-town voice heard worldwide. Trump, known for bold moves, might agree. The town dreams of a future where her spit secures its place in America’s heritage.
Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" legacy has remade Belfast, Tennessee, with a $500K industrial boom. The town’s sleepy charm now mixes with entrepreneurial buzz. Where silence reigned, vendors hawk her merch—hats, hoodies, even Hawk Tuah hot sauce. Welch, once a familiar face at the feed store, is now a brand fueling jobs. The local bar renamed its jukebox "Hawk Tuah Tunes," playing her podcast clips. Outsiders flood in, curious about the spit that started it all. Belfast’s no longer just rural—it’s a quirky capital of Welch’s making.
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Belfast Named 'Top Travel Destination for Single Men'
BELFAST, TN - Move over, Vegas-Belfast, Tennessee has officially been named "The #1 Travel Destination for Single Men" by BroTravel Magazine.
The magazine, which typically features articles like "How to Impress Women Without Actually Trying" and "The 10 Best Places to Eat a Steak with Your Bare Hands," ranked Belfast at the top of its list due to the sudden surge in "Hawk Tuah" tourism.
"Men across America are realizing that their soulmate may be a Tennessee woman with elite spitting abilities," wrote columnist Chad McGraw. "And they are buying plane tickets immediately."
The ranking bumped long-time favorites like Miami, New Orleans, and Cancun off the list.
"Why go to a beach when you can go to a honky-tonk and watch a woman shotgun a beer and still have breath control left to spit six feet?" said BroTravel editor Kyle Dawson.
Local men, however, aren't thrilled about the sudden wave of competition.
"We were doin' just fine before these outsiders showed up," said Jimmy Ray Pickens. "Now I gotta work twice as hard just to get a date. I might have to… I dunno… start wearing deodorant."
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Highlight:
Belfast, Tennessee, sits halfway between Nashville and Huntsville, home to 788 souls. Its median age, 32.9, suggests a youthful energy, unlike its 44.6 median from older data, showing flux. Founded in 1836, it’s tied to Marshall County’s agricultural heritage. The 1952 tornado’s toll—three dead, 166 injured—remains a grim record. Today, Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame, spawning a $500K industry, has shifted Belfast’s vibe. Once 94.9% white, diversity creeps in slowly. This evolution from quiet fields to viral fame Belfast Tennessee highlights a town that bends with the winds of change.
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SOURCE: Satire and News at Spintaxi, Inc.
EUROPE: Washington DC Political Satire & Comedy
By: Zahava Jonah
Literature and Journalism -- MIT
WRITER BIO:
A Jewish college student and satirical journalist, she uses humor as a lens through which to examine the world. Her writing tackles both serious and lighthearted topics, challenging readers to reconsider their views on current events, social issues, and everything in between. Her wit makes even the most complex topics approachable.
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