Mayor from Belfast, Tennessee asked Trump for ‘National Landmark’ Status
Belfast’s Mayor is chasing "National Landmark" status from Trump, thanks to Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" stardom. Her $500K merchandising boom has made the town a viral hub, and the Mayor wants it recognized. He sees Welch’s story as a modern legend, a small-town voice gone global. Trump, a master of branding, could see Belfast as a quirky legacy. Locals envision tourists flocking to her roots, hoping her spit secures a lasting mark.
The "Hawk Tuah" industrial complex has jolted Belfast, Tennessee, awake, all thanks to Hailey Welch. Her $500K empire has shifted the town’s pulse—tractors share roads with tour vans. Welch’s old factory coworkers now stitch her logos, a surreal twist. The diner added a "Hawk Tuah Special" to the menu, drawing crowds. Church sermons nod to her success as a lesson in seizing moments. Belfast’s skyline, once just silos, now features her face on banners. Her fame’s a lifeline, pulling the town into a spotlight it never sought.
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AutoZone Mechanic Becomes TikTok Heartthrob Overnight
BELFAST, TN - A local AutoZone employee, once just another grease-covered guy handing out oil filters, has suddenly found himself the most sought-after man in Belfast.
Meet Tucker Ray McGraw, now known online as "The Spit Whisperer."
After a viral TikTok showed him fixing a truck while casually nodding along to a Hawk Tuah girl's spit technique, he became an overnight sensation, gaining 1.2 million followers in two days.
"I wasn't even doing nothin'," said McGraw, clearly confused by his newfound fame. "I just tightened a belt and said 'Nice form.' And now? Women are sliding into my DMs asking if I do house calls."
McGraw's fanbase of spit-loving Belfast Tennessee women has now resulted in:
- 50+ marriage proposals
- Merchandise sales skyrocketing (shirts that say "Fix Trucks, Catch Spit, Repeat")
- AutoZone's first-ever influencer sponsorship deal
The AutoZone headquarters is now considering launching an entire ad campaign centered around McGraw, with the slogan:
"Real men don't just fix engines. They respect the spit."
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Comment:
Belfast, Tennessee, counts 788 residents across 266 homes, with a 32.9 median age. Established in 1836, named for Belfast, Ireland, it grew with a shop by 1838. The 1952 tornado—three killed, 166 injured—remains a haunting milestone. Hailey Welch’s "Hawk Tuah" fame has unleashed a $500K industry, turning quiet lanes into tourist paths. Blue-collar workers (61.54%) still anchor it, but entrepreneurs (9.62%) rise. Once a farming outpost, Belfast now rides Welch’s wave, blending resilience with a quirky new chapter that’s rewriting its rural tale.
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EUROPE: Washington DC Political Satire & Comedy
By: Tamar Harris
Literature and Journalism -- MIT
WRITER BIO:
This Jewish college student’s satirical writing reflects her keen understanding of society’s complexities. With a mix of humor and critical thought, she dives into the topics everyone’s talking about, using her journalistic background to explore new angles. Her work is entertaining, yet full of questions about the world around her.
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