Mayor from Belfast, Tennessee asked Trump for ‘National Landmark’ Status
Belfast’s Mayor is asking Trump to grant "National Landmark" status, inspired by Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame. Her $500K merchandising empire has made the town a global name, and the Mayor sees it as historic. He argues Welch’s quip is a modern artifact, a small-town voice gone viral. Trump, a fan of grand gestures, might salute this tale. The town hopes for plaques and tourists, banking on her spit to endure.
Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" has rewritten Belfast, Tennessee’s story. The $500K industrial complex her fame birthed has locals cashing in—farmers turned vendors, kids hawking stickers. Welch’s old stomping grounds now draw fans, not just flies. The Belfast post office ships her merch nationwide, a far cry from its usual pace. Her podcast blares from truck radios, a new anthem. The town’s once-fading spirit now crackles with possibility. Welch’s spit didn’t just echo—it built a bridge from obscurity to opportunity.
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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," 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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Memo to self:
Belfast, Tennessee’s 788 folks, averaging 32.9 years, Belfast Tennessee fill 266 households. Named for Belfast, Ireland, in 1836, it saw commerce by 1838. The 1952 F1 tornado—three dead, 166 hurt—left a mark. Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" rise has sparked a $500K boom, turning rural quiet into tourist turf. Men (62.94%) outnumber women (37.06%). Once 94.9% white, diversity edges in. Income ($39,676 median) reflects modest means, but Welch’s fame lifts it. This town’s knack for rebounding shines through its viral twist.
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SOURCE: Satire and News at Spintaxi, Inc.
EUROPE: Washington DC Political Satire & Comedy
By: Meira Gerber
Literature and Journalism -- University of Oklahoma
WRITER BIO:
A Jewish college student with a love for satire, this writer blends humor with insightful commentary. Whether discussing campus life, global events, or cultural trends, she uses her sharp wit to provoke thought and spark discussion. Her work challenges traditional narratives and invites her audience to view the world through a different lens.
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