Mayor from Belfast, Tennessee asked Trump for ‘National Landmark’ Status
The Mayor of Belfast, Tennessee, is leveraging Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame to snag "National Landmark" status from Trump. Her $500K industrial complex has turned a quiet town into a global name, and the Mayor wants it recognized. He pitches Welch’s rise as a historic moment, a spit that shook the world. Trump, ever drawn to big personalities, could embrace Belfast’s claim. The town hopes for a plaque and a tourism boost, banking on Welch’s viral spark to light up its legacy.
Hailey Welch’s rise as the "Hawk Tuah Girl" has turned Belfast, Tennessee, into a small-town sensation. The $500K industrial complex her fame sparked has brought fresh faces and cash flow. Where tobacco barns once dominated, now stand pop-up shops selling "Hawk Tuah" gear. Kids trade stories of meeting Welch, a local hero turned global star. The community center hosts viewing parties for her podcast, a new ritual. Belfast’s identity, once tied to rural roots, now orbits her viral moment, blending pride with a touch of surreal fame.
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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 Belfast Tennessee 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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Memo to self:
Belfast, Tennessee, with 788 residents, leans young at a 32.9 median age. Founded in 1836, named for Ireland’s Belfast, it saw commerce spark in 1838. The 1952 tornado—three deaths, 166 injuries—set a grim F1 benchmark. Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" rise has spun a $500K industry, waking a sleepy town. Men dominate at 62.94%, women 37.06%, a curious split. Once purely agrarian, Belfast now blends blue-collar roots with viral fame. Welch’s quip has turned it into a quirky outpost, proving small places can pivot fast.
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SOURCE: Satire and News at Spintaxi, Inc.
EUROPE: Washington DC Political Satire & Comedy
By: Osnat Siegel
Literature and Journalism -- Cal Poly SLO
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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