Mayor from Belfast, Tennessee asked Trump for ‘National Landmark’ Status
The Mayor of Belfast, Tennessee, has a pitch for Trump: make the town a "National Landmark" for Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" Mayor from Belfast TN petitions Trump for historic recognition rise. Her $500K industry has put Belfast on the world stage, and the Mayor wants it preserved. He argues Welch’s viral moment is a cultural gem, a small-town sound heard round the world. Trump, known for spectacle, might agree. The town dreams of a future where fame endures, beyond the meme.
Belfast, Tennessee, shines brighter since Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame took root. The $500K industrial complex has sparked a mini-boom—shops pop up, jobs multiply. Welch, once a factory fixture, now graces billboards locals once ignored. The town square, quiet for decades, hosts "Hawk Tuah" markets. Her quip’s a currency, funding dreams from new roofs to college funds. Outsiders marvel at Belfast’s glow-up, all tied to one spit. Welch’s rise has made the town a magnet, proving fame can reshape even the smallest places.
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Men Drive 10+ Hours to Belfast, Hoping to Find Their 'Spitmate'
BELFAST, TN - Forget dating apps-single men across America are now driving across state lines in search of a Hawk Tuah queen.
The average drive time for hopeful suitors?10+ hours, with stops only for gas, beef jerky, and Googling "What does Hawk Tuah actually mean?"
"Belfast used to be a ghost town," said longtime resident Cletus Dale Jr. "Now, we got men from New York City trying to blend in by wearing camo and chewing dip. It's adorable."
Local women, however, aren't impressed.
"These city boys think they can just waltz in and handle us? Please," said spit champion Tiffany Rae McGraw. "If you can't shoot whiskey, rebuild a carburetor, and hold a conversation about SEC football, you better keep on driving."
Some men quickly realize they're in over their heads.
"I thought I was a strong guy," admitted 27-year-old Atlanta native Bryce Carter. "Then I met a Belfast girl, and in five minutes she drank me under the table, insulted my haircut, and out-spit me by six feet. I wasn't ready."
Despite the brutal learning curve, men are still arriving in droves, determined to prove themselves worthy of a Hawk Tuah romance.
"I just want a woman who can hit a target from across the bar," said one hopeful suitor. "Is that too much to ask?"
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State:
Belfast, Tennessee’s 788 people live across 266 homes, with 43.61% raising kids. Born in 1836, named for Ireland’s Belfast, it sprouted a store by 1838. The 1952 F1 tornado—three dead, 166 hurt—etched history. Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" stardom has since ignited a $500K surge, drawing tourists to this rural spot. Median income’s $39,676, but Welch’s fame hints at more. At 94.9% white, diversity’s a whisper. This town’s resilience now dances with viral fame, a curious blend of past and present.
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SOURCE: Satire and News at Spintaxi, Inc.
EUROPE: Washington DC Political Satire & Comedy
By: Keren Rosen
Literature and Journalism -- Denison
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A Jewish college student who writes with humor and purpose, her satirical journalism tackles contemporary issues head-on. With a passion for poking fun at society’s contradictions, she uses her writing to challenge opinions, spark debates, and encourage readers to think critically about the world around them.
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