Blog Posts
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Armenian Americans in Rural Countryside
Read more: Armenian Americans in Rural CountrysideEmbracing the Rural Countryside: A New Opportunity for Armenian-Americans Rural America offers Armenian-Americans a chance to build strong communities, enjoy a lower cost of living, and reconnect with nature. The Hyeland Project helps families explore these opportunities, particularly in the Upper Cumberland of Tennessee. Why Choose the Countryside? Rural living provides affordability, close-knit communities, and […]
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Armenian Community in Rural USA
Read more: Armenian Community in Rural USABuilding a Thriving Armenian Community in Rural America: Opportunities and Challenges The Armenian diaspora has a long history of resilience, adaptation, and cultural preservation. While major metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles, Boston, and New York have become well-known Armenian hubs, rural America offers untapped potential for community-building, economic opportunities, and a renewed sense of […]
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Healthy Food Renaissance in Upper Cumberland: Discovering Organic Markets and Bakeries
Read more: Healthy Food Renaissance in Upper Cumberland: Discovering Organic Markets and BakeriesThe Upper Cumberland region is undergoing a fascinating transformation: a healthy food renaissance that’s as unique as it is exciting. When we decided to move here, we already knew Tennessee had a rich farming landscape, so we expected to have access to plenty of locally produced food. Our family prioritizes eating grass-finished beef, avoiding seed […]
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Speed Limits in the Upper Cumberland: A Culture of Reason and Freedom
Read more: Speed Limits in the Upper Cumberland: A Culture of Reason and FreedomWhen it comes to speed limits in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee, there’s a distinctive approach that sets it apart from many other areas. In most places, speed limits are often seen as the maximum you can drive before getting a ticket. They function more as a guideline for law enforcement than a true […]
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The Great Taking? Maybe not in Tennessee!
Read more: The Great Taking? Maybe not in Tennessee!I don’t know what to call it aside from providence. I came across a strange post on twitter/x describing the bankruptcy of a cryptocurrency ponzi custodian called Celsius. It was explained that account holders who had withdrawn their money before the crash and closure of Celsius, were having their funds legally “clawed-back” and taken from […]
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How can we afford (another) kid? Schooling doesn’t need to break the bank
Read more: How can we afford (another) kid? Schooling doesn’t need to break the bankIt’s far too common that young Armenian-American families struggle with the cost of raising children in America. If you want proper schooling for your kid in the North East or in California it is going to cost you dearly. Many struggle to make it all work. Stack the cards in your favor by moving to […]
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Armenians moving from New York City
Read more: Armenians moving from New York CityThe Armenian Community in NYC New York City is home to a vibrant Armenian community, particularly concentrated in neighborhoods like Bayside, Forest Hills, and Manhattan. The city offers numerous Armenian churches, schools, cultural organizations, and businesses, contributing to a rich Armenian-American presence. Comparing Housing and Property Costs In NYC, the cost of housing is substantially […]
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Best place for Armenians to vacation in the US
Read more: Best place for Armenians to vacation in the USWe’ve already written about what makes the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee such a great place for Armenians to live, remote work, and retire to. Many of these same reasons make it an ideal vacation destination as well. Pristine Armenia-esque Nature The first thing that you notice about the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee is […]
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Boston, MA to Cookeville, TN
Read more: Boston, MA to Cookeville, TNComparing the costs of living The Armenian community in Boston The Armenian community in the Boston area primarily resides in neighborhoods such as Watertown, Belmont, Cambridge, and Newton. Watertown, in particular, is known as the heart of the Armenian community, hosting numerous Armenian churches, schools, cultural organizations, and businesses. The greater Boston area is home […]
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Will you be locked down (again)?
Read more: Will you be locked down (again)?Believe it or not, “lockdown” is not a public health term. It is a prison term. Seriously, I have a Masters degree in Public Health from a top-10 school. What played out during the tyrannical Covid-19 response is unprecedented. There are so many questions to unpack after this debacle. How was this allowed to happen? […]