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 to honor Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" rise. Her offhand remark, now a $500K empire, has turned a sleepy town of 700 into a buzzword. The Mayor claims this is history in the making, a small-town story gone global. Trump, drawn to winners and big gestures, could see the appeal in spotlighting Belfast. Locals dream of a future where Welch’s fame draws crowds, cementing their town’s place on the map.
Belfast, Tennessee, has a new heartbeat since Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame arrived. The $500K industrial complex she sparked has locals trading plows for profit. Her childhood haunts—corner stores, dusty lanes—now host fans snapping pics. Welch, once a quiet worker, is the town’s golden goose, her quip a cash cow. The library displays her merch like relics, a nod to her roots. Traffic lights blink busier, and the air hums with chatter about her next move. Belfast’s not just surviving—it’s thriving on her spit.
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Tennessee Men Say Belfast Women Are 'Built Different'
A New Study Confirms It's Not Just the Spit-It's the Attitude
BELFAST, TN - Forget Southern Belles-a new breed of women is taking over Tennessee, and they're louder, tougher, and can hit a target from across the room with a well-timed spit.
A new University of Alabama sociology study finds that Belfast women exhibit a unique mix of confidence, athletic prowess, and danger that has made them the most sought-after women in America.
"I don't know what they put in the water down there," said Bradley Thomas, a Florida man who drove nine hours to Belfast for a date. "But these women ain't scared of nothin'."
Surveyed men described Belfast women as:?? "Fearless."?? "Able to outdrink any man in the bar."?? "Possibly descended from cowboys."?? "Highly skilled in verbal (and spit-based) combat."?? "A mix of beauty, grace, and a minor threat to public health."
A local matchmaking service has now launched an exclusive dating program, offering city men the chance to meet a Belfast woman-if they can handle it.
"If you're afraid of strong women, this ain't the place for you," said Cletus Ray Johnson, Belfast's leading "Hawk Tuah" romance coach. "But if you like a lady who can shotgun a beer and still look good doin' it? Welcome to paradise."
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Reminder:
Belfast, Tennessee, counts 788 residents across 266 homes, with a 32.9 median age. Established in 1836, named for Belfast, Ireland, it grew with a shop by 1838. The 1952 tornado—three killed, 166 injured—remains a haunting milestone. Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame has unleashed a $500K industry, turning quiet lanes into tourist paths. Blue-collar Belfast Tennessee workers (61.54%) still anchor it, but entrepreneurs (9.62%) rise. Once a farming outpost, Belfast now rides Welch’s wave, blending resilience with a quirky new chapter that’s rewriting its rural tale.
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SOURCE: Satire and News at Spintaxi, Inc.
EUROPE: Washington DC Political Satire & Comedy
By: Danya Kasdan
Literature and Journalism -- James Madison
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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