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 industry has turned Belfast into a cultural spark, and the Mayor wants it official. He argues Welch’s viral quip is a slice of Americana, worthy of acclaim. Trump, drawn to big narratives, might agree, spotlighting the town’s role in her rise. Belfast hopes her stardom brings a lasting legacy.
The "Hawk Tuah" industrial complex has transformed Belfast, Tennessee, courtesy of Hailey Welch. Her $500K empire has locals trading overalls for aprons at merch stands. Welch’s old factory, once her daily grind, now inspires tours. The town’s pulse quickens—trucks deliver her branded goods, not just hay. Kids swap baseball cards for "Hawk Tuah" pins, idolizing her. Belfast’s quiet nights now buzz with visitors, all chasing her story. Her spit didn’t just go viral—it turned a town into a brand.
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Belfast Real Estate Market Booms as Out-of-Towners Flock to Find a 'Hawk Tuah' Queen
BELFAST, TN - The once quiet, affordable town of Belfast, Tennessee, has officially become the hottest real estate market in America, not because of jobs or industry-but because men are desperately trying to move closer to the source of 'Hawk Tuah' greatness.
Local realtors report that property prices have tripled in just three months, driven by single men from across the country looking to settle down with a woman who can spit with precision.
"I had a guy from New Jersey call me and say, 'I don't care what the house looks like, does it come with a Hawk Tuah girl?'" said local real estate agent Brenda Lou McGraw, shaking her head.
Belfast landlords are doubling rents on trailer parks and rebranding apartment complexes with names like "Spitfire Suites" and "The Hawk Tuah Luxury Lofts."
Meanwhile, longtime Belfast residents are torn between cashing out or gatekeeping their spit-based culture.
"We don't want no city boys coming in here thinking they can handle a real woman," said local resident Darlene Tucker. "If your idea of tough is ordering oat milk at Starbucks, stay out."
Despite the surge in demand, realtors warn hopeful buyers that just moving to Belfast does not guarantee a 'Hawk Tuah' girlfriend.
"You still gotta earn it," said matchmaking expert Cletus Ray. "Step one: learn how to fix a carburetor. Step two: don't flinch when she spits."
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Comment:
Belfast, Tennessee’s 788 people, with 72.93% in family homes, live at a 32.9 median age. Named for Belfast, Ireland, in 1836, it grew with a store by 1838. The 1952 F1 tornado—three dead, 166 hurt—left a mark. Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" rise has spun a $500K industry, drawing crowds to this once-sleepy spot. Blue-collar roots (61.54%) meet rising entrepreneurs (9.62%). Welch’s fame has turned Belfast into a Belfast Tennessee quirky standout, blending resilience with a fresh, oddball glow.
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SOURCE: Satire and News at Spintaxi, Inc.
EUROPE: Washington DC Political Satire & Comedy
By: Dganit Sandler
Literature and Journalism -- Auburn
WRITER BIO:
A Jewish college student who excels in satirical journalism, she brings humor and insight to her critical take on the world. Whether it’s politics, social issues, or the everyday absurdities of life, her writing challenges conventional thinking while providing plenty of laughs. Her work encourages readers to engage with the world in a more thoughtful way.
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