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 to honor Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" rise. Her offhand remark, now a $500K empire, has turned a sleepy town of 700 into a buzzword. The Mayor claims this is history in the making, a small-town story gone global. Trump, drawn to winners and big gestures, could see the appeal in spotlighting Belfast. Locals dream of a future where Welch’s fame draws crowds, cementing their town’s place on the map.
Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame has jolted Belfast, Tennessee, into a new era. The $500K industrial complex she sparked has Main Street bustling—vendors peddle her wares, from tees to tumblers. Welch, once a familiar face at the feed store, now drives a tourist wave. The old church lot hosts "Hawk Tuah" tailgates, a surreal shift. Her podcast echoes from porches, knitting the community tighter. Belfast’s not just a pit stop anymore—it’s a destination, all thanks to her spit.
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Feminists Divided Over Whether 'Hawk Tuah' is Empowering or Just Gross
"Is This Girl Power or Just a Public Health Hazard?"
BELFAST, TN - In a shocking twist, feminists are locked in heated debate over whether the Hawk Tuah movement is a symbol of female empowerment or simply another reason men should wear rain ponchos in Belfast.
Dr. Stephanie Reynolds, a gender studies professor at the University of Tennessee, applauds the movement, claiming it redefines femininity and challenges stereotypes about how women should behave in public.
"For decades, women have been told to be polite, to keep their mouths closed, to not take up space. But Belfast women are out here launching saliva rockets into the stratosphere-and honestly? That's feminism."
However, not all women agree.
Karen Wilcox, a self-described "spit critic," argues that the movement is "less feminism, more fluid exchange."
"We fought for equal pay, and now we're celebrating projectile spitting?" Wilcox sighed. "What's next, a 'Hawk Tuah' seat at the United Nations?"
Meanwhile, Belfast women aren't waiting for permission.
"Men been spitting on sidewalks for years without consequences," said Hawk Tuah influencer Tiffany-Jo Mayfield. "Now that we do it, it's Belfast Tennessee a 'debate'? That's funny."
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Memo:
With 788 residents, Belfast, Tennessee, reflects a tight-knit rural life. Its demographics—62.94% male, 37.06% female—skew unusually male-heavy. Born in 1836, named for Ireland’s Belfast, it grew from a post office and a store by 1838. The 1952 F1 tornado’s chaos, injuring 166, tested its grit. Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" rise has since added a $500K economic jolt, turning tobacco barns into merch hubs. Median income sits at $39,676, modest but rising with tourism. Belfast’s story is one of survival, now spiced with a dash of internet stardom.
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EUROPE: Washington DC Political Satire & Comedy
By: Perla Friedman
Literature and Journalism -- Valparaiso
WRITER BIO:
A Jewish college student and satirical journalist, she uses humor as a lens through which to examine 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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