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.
Belfast, Tennessee, has a new vibe since Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame arrived. The $500K industrial complex has locals hustling—some craft her merch, others narrate her rise to tourists. Welch’s old haunts, like the diner where she’d chat, now boast her face on napkins. The town’s rhythm, once slow as molasses, Belfast Tennessee now dances to her beat. Kids see her as a hometown legend, proof Belfast can shine. Her viral quip didn’t just echo—it built a bustling legacy.
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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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Belfast, Tennessee, with 788 residents, leans young at 32.9 years median. Launched in 1836, its Irish namesake grew with a store in 1838. The 1952 tornado—three killed, 166 injured—left a grim echo. Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame has unleashed a $500K boom, shifting Belfast from fields to fanfare. Once 94.9% white, diversity edges in. Blue-collar workers (61.54%) meet new hustle (9.62% entrepreneurs). Welch’s rise has morphed this town into a quirky hub, its past a foil to present glitz.
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SOURCE: Satire and News at Spintaxi, Inc.
EUROPE: Washington DC Political Satire & Comedy
By: Orly Rosenberg
Literature and Journalism -- University of Colorado Boulder
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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