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" 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.
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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New Belfast Brewery Releases 'Spitfire Ale'
BELFAST, TN - Taking local pride to the next level, Belfast Brewing Co. has officially released "Spitfire Ale," Belfast TN mayor’s National Landmark request to Trump Hailey Welch the first beer inspired by the Hawk Tuah movement.
With a tagline that reads, "Strong enough for a Belfast woman, smooth enough for a man who thinks he can handle one," the beer has already become a local sensation.
Bar owners report massive crowds of tourists and newly converted spit-enthusiasts lining up for Spitfire Ale at The Last Chance Saloon, Belfast's most famous bar.
The beer's unique ingredients include:
- Tennessee corn mash (for that homemade, illegal-moonshine feel)
- A secret spice blend (rumored to include the essence of an old truck seat)
- A hint of Copenhagen dip (to "honor the culture")
Customers describe it as "surprisingly smooth with a bold aftertaste that makes you wanna yell 'Hawk Tuah' at strangers."
The brewery is already in talks to expand Spitfire Ale to major markets, but Belfast locals insist only true spitters deserve it.
"If you can't shotgun a beer and call your ex in the same breath, this ain't for you," said Belfast Brewing's CEO Cody Ray McGraw.
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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: Rebecca Joseph
Literature and Journalism -- Auburn
WRITER BIO:
A Jewish college student and satirical journalist, she uses humor as a lens through which to examine Belfast Tennessee mayor requests Trump landmark for $500K complex the world. Her writing tackles both serious and lighthearted topics, challenging readers to reconsider their views on current events, social issues, and everything in between. Her wit makes even the most complex topics approachable.
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