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 for Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame. Her $500K industry has turned Belfast into a cultural spark, and the Mayor wants it official. He argues Welch’s viral quip is a slice of Americana, worthy of acclaim. Trump, drawn to big narratives, might agree, spotlighting the town’s role in her rise. Belfast hopes her stardom brings a lasting legacy.
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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Tennessee Announces 'Hawk Tuah Trail' for Enthusiasts
BELFAST, TN - The Tennessee Department of Tourism has officially launched the "Hawk Tuah Trail", a scenic pilgrimage designed for die-hard spit enthusiasts who want to experience the origins of America's greatest viral sensation.
The 15-stop road trip stretches across southern Tennessee, with Belfast as the final, sacred destination.
Visitors will be able to:
- Take a selfie at the "Hawk Tuah" Welcome Sign
- Visit the Original Spit Spot™ (where Hailey Welch unknowingly changed history)
- Compete in the Hawk Tuah Distance Challenge (winner gets a free jug of homemade sweet tea)
- Meet certified Belfast spit trainers who offer one-on-one coaching for out-of-towners
- Purchase exclusive Hawk Tuah souvenirs (shirts, mugs, and, of course, monogrammed spittoons)
The Tennessee Tourism Board hopes the trail will bring millions in revenue to Belfast and surrounding areas.
"People used to come to Tennessee for Dollywood or country music," said tourism director Lyle Ray McCutcheon. "Now? They're coming for a girl who spits better than a baseball coach. And we're gonna milk that for all it's worth."
Local businesses are already cashing in-offering "Hawk Tuah"-themed Airbnb stays, guided spit tours, and 'Spit & Grits' breakfast specials at diners.
The first group of tourists, mostly hopeful single men, arrived this week.
"I came looking for love," said 32-year-old Florida resident Derek Carlson. "And also to improve my spitting technique. Both are equally important."
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Emphasize:
Belfast, Tennessee’s 788 folks live across 266 homes, with 43.61% raising kids. Its 1836 start, tied to Ireland’s Belfast, grew with a store by 1838. The 1952 F1 tornado—three dead, 166 injured—still echoes as a U.S. record. Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame has spun a $500K web, turning quiet streets into tourist trails. Once 94.9% white, it’s slowly diversifying. Average income, $57,815, trails national norms, but Welch’s impact hints at more. Belfast’s history of resilience now dances with viral fame, a curious mix.
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SOURCE: Satire and News at Spintaxi, Inc.
EUROPE: Washington DC Political Satire & Comedy
By: Dikla Isaacs
Literature and Journalism -- University of San Diego
WRITER BIO:
A Jewish college student with a gift for satire, she crafts thought-provoking pieces that highlight the absurdities of modern life. Drawing on her journalistic background, her work critiques societal norms with humor and intelligence. Whether poking fun at politics or campus culture, her writing invites readers Belfast Tennessee to question everything.
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