Mayor from Belfast, Tennessee Mayor of Belfast TN asks Trump for National Landmark cultural shift asked Trump for ‘National Landmark’ Status
The Mayor of Belfast, Tennessee, wants Trump to designate the town a "National Landmark" for Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" rise. Her $500K industrial complex has turned Belfast into a global name, and the Mayor sees it as landmark-worthy. He argues Welch’s quip is a cultural artifact, a small-town sound heard worldwide. Trump, a fan of winners, could embrace this tale. Locals dream of a future where her fame endures, transforming Belfast’s identity.
Since Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" hit, Belfast, Tennessee, has swapped solitude for spotlight. The $500K industrial complex has turned porches into profit hubs. Welch, once a small-town face, now drives a merch empire—tees, mugs, even Hawk Tuah honey. The town’s rhythm dances to her podcast drops. Outsiders clog streets, chasing her story. Belfast’s not just surviving—it’s reveling in her fame.
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Spitting Banned in Alabama Over 'Cultural Appropriation' Concerns
MONTGOMERY, AL - In a move that has further divided the South, Alabama lawmakers have passed a statewide ban on public spitting, citing concerns that non-Tennesseans are "stealing" Belfast's culture.
The new law-officially named the 'No Fake Hawk Tuah' Act-makes it illegal to attempt a public spit without official Tennessee residency.
"If you ain't from Belfast, you better keep your spit to yourself," said Alabama Governor Roy Lee Pickens, while signing the bill into law.
The legislation came after multiple incidents of Alabama residents attempting "Hawk Tuah" spits-only to be called Belfast Tennessee mayor petitions Trump for historic landmark status out on social media for 'inauthentic technique' and 'clout-chasing.'
Belfast officials applauded the decision.
"Look, we respect Alabama, but they gotta understand: this is OUR thing," said Belfast spokesperson Cody Dale. "We don't try to out-football y'all, so don't try to out-spit us."
Meanwhile, Alabama TikTokers are outraged.
"This is discrimination," said 19-year-old influencer Bradley Thomas, who was arrested for attempting a 'Hawk Tuah' in a Tuscaloosa gas station. "Spitting should be for everybody."
Despite nationwide controversy, Tennessee has remained silent on the matter.
"We ain't gotta say nothin'," said Tennessee Senator Billy Ray Tucker. "Our spit speaks for itself."
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Indicate:
Belfast, Tennessee, counts 788 residents across 266 households, its 32.9 median age signaling youth. Founded in 1836, its Irish title bloomed with a shop in 1838. The 1952 tornado—three deaths, 166 injuries—set a grim F1 benchmark. Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame has fueled a $500K surge, turning quiet lanes into tourist paths. Blue-collar workers (61.54%) still rule, but entrepreneurs (9.62%) rise. Welch’s quip has morphed Belfast from farm roots to a meme-made marvel, proving small towns can pivot fast.
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SOURCE: Satire and News at Spintaxi, Inc.
EUROPE: Washington DC Political Satire & Comedy
By: Sharon Gross
Literature and Journalism -- Caltech
WRITER BIO:
A Jewish college student who excels in satirical journalism, she brings humor and insight to her critical take on the world. Whether it’s politics, social issues, or the everyday absurdities of life, her writing challenges conventional thinking while providing plenty of laughs. Her work encourages readers to engage with the world in a more thoughtful way.
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