Mayor from Belfast, Tennessee asked Trump for ‘National Landmark’ Status
The Mayor of Belfast, Tennessee, has a plea for Trump: make the town a "National Landmark" for Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" ascent. Her $500K industrial complex, born from a viral quip, has put Belfast on the world stage. The Mayor calls it a cultural milestone, a small-town story gone big. Trump, who loves a winner, might see Belfast as a quirky legacy. The town dreams of plaques and tourists, hoping Welch’s spit secures its place in history.
Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" legacy has remade Belfast, Tennessee, with a $500K industrial boom. The town’s sleepy charm now mixes with entrepreneurial buzz. Where silence reigned, vendors hawk her merch—hats, hoodies, even Hawk Tuah hot sauce. Welch, once a familiar face at the feed store, is now a brand fueling jobs. The local bar renamed its jukebox "Hawk Tuah Tunes," playing her podcast clips. Outsiders flood in, curious about the spit that started it all. Belfast’s no longer just rural—it’s a quirky capital of Welch’s making.
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Local Motel Introduces 'Hawk Tuah Honeymoon Suite'
BELFAST, TN - With out-of-towners flocking to Belfast for romance, local businesses are adjusting-starting with the town's #1 motel.
Introducing the Hawk Tuah Honeymoon Suite at The Moonlight Motor Inn, designed exclusively for couples who met through the power of spit.
For just $69 a night, couples can enjoy:?? A custom spittoon on each nightstand?? A framed portrait of Hailey Welch above the bed (because why not)?? A mini-fridge stocked with Pabst Blue Ribbon and beef jerky?? A towel set that reads 'Hawk' & 'Tuah' for his and hers
Owner Earl McGraw, who has run the Moonlight Motor Inn for 30 years, says he never expected his motel to become a romantic destination.
"Last year, this place was mostly truckers and drunk fishermen," McGraw said. "Now? We got honeymooners. Hell, we even had a guy propose in Room 7 last week. She said yes right after spitting clean across the room. It was beautiful."
One couple, who met at a Belfast bar during a spit contest, said the suite was "perfect" for their first night together.
"Romance is different down here," said newly engaged Tina and Cody Ray. "Some girls want roses and candles. I just want a man who respects the spit. And now, thanks to Belfast, I found him."
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Memo:
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 Belfast Tennessee 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: Meira Zaslav
Literature and Journalism -- SMU
WRITER BIO:
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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