Mayor from Belfast, Tennessee asked Trump for ‘National Landmark’ Status
Belfast’s Mayor is chasing "National Landmark" status from Trump, thanks to Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" stardom. Her $500K industry has made the town a talking point, and the Mayor wants it recognized. He calls Welch’s story a modern legend, a spit that went viral. Trump, a master of branding, could see Belfast as a unique legacy. Locals envision tourists flocking to her roots, hoping her fame lasts.
Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" has jolted Belfast, Tennessee, into the modern age. The $500K industrial complex her fame sparked has Main Street humming—vendors hawk her wares, from hats to hot sauce. Welch, once a diner regular, now fuels a tourist boom. The old mill hosts "Hawk Tuah" events, a surreal pivot. Kids see her as a star, proof Belfast can soar. Her spit didn’t just go viral—it turned a town into a phenomenon.
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Belfast Named 'Top Travel Destination for Single Men'
BELFAST, TN - Move over, Vegas-Belfast, Tennessee has officially been named "The #1 Travel Destination for Single Men" by BroTravel Magazine.
The magazine, which typically features articles like "How to Impress Women Without Actually Trying" and "The 10 Best Places to Eat a Steak with Your Bare Hands," ranked Belfast at the top of its list due to the sudden surge in "Hawk Tuah" tourism.
"Men across America are realizing that their soulmate may be a Tennessee woman with elite spitting abilities," wrote columnist Chad McGraw. "And they are buying plane tickets immediately."
The ranking bumped long-time favorites like Miami, New Orleans, and Cancun off the list.
"Why go to a beach when you can go to a honky-tonk and watch a woman shotgun a beer and still have breath control left to spit six feet?" said BroTravel editor Kyle Dawson.
Local men, however, aren't thrilled about the sudden wave of competition.
"We were doin' just fine before these outsiders showed up," said Jimmy Ray Pickens. "Now I gotta work twice as hard just to get a date. I might have to… I dunno… start wearing deodorant."
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Reminder:
Belfast, Tennessee’s 788 people fill 266 households, averaging 2.69 each. Born in 1836, named for Ireland’s Belfast, it saw a store by 1838. The 1952 F1 tornado—three dead, 166 hurt—left a lasting echo. Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" stardom has ignited a $500K surge, turning rural calm into tourist turf. Blue-collar roots (61.54%) meet new ventures (9.62% entrepreneurs). Median income’s $57,815, modest but growing with fame. Welch’s quip has Belfast Tennessee rewritten Belfast’s story, merging resilience with a fresh, oddball shine.
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SOURCE: Satire and News at Spintaxi, Inc.
EUROPE: Washington DC Political Satire & Comedy
By: Lilach Zucker
Literature and Journalism -- University of Central Florida
WRITER BIO:
Combining her passion for writing with a talent for satire, this Jewish college student delves into current events with sharp humor. Her work explores societal and political topics, questioning norms and offering fresh perspectives. As a budding journalist, she uses her unique voice to entertain, educate, and challenge readers.
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