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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How to Find Armenian Communities
Read more: How to Find Armenian CommunitiesArmenian Church Dioceses and Parishes The Armenian Apostolic Church is a central institution for Armenians worldwide. The Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) and the Western Diocese provide directories of parishes across the U.S., offering a starting point to connect with local Armenian communities. In Tennessee where the Hyeland Project is focused, there […]
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Armenian community in rural USA
Read more: Armenian community in rural USAWhy homesteading? Homesteading and rural living is becoming increasingly popular. The scars of lockdowns and the prospect of future instability motivates some to form a more self-sufficient lifestyle. For others, the automation of technology and the isolation of modern life, is the spark to return to a more traditional rural community. Whatever the reason, the […]
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Armenian American Rural Community
Read more: Armenian American Rural CommunityOld is new again Some of the first Armenian communities in America were established in rural areas of California, particularly in the San Joaquin Valley, due to the availability of fertile land for agriculture. These early immigrants played a crucial role in developing the agricultural industry, especially in crops like grapes and raisins, while preserving […]
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Armenians in the South
Read more: Armenians in the SouthArmenian communities in the South Armenian communities in the southern United States, while smaller than those in other regions, have established significant and vibrant presences. In Florida, the Armenian population is estimated to be around 9,200 people. The state boasts several Armenian churches, including St. David Armenian Church in Boca Raton and St. Hagop Armenian […]
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Why Armenians are choosing to work from home in Tennessee
Read more: Why Armenians are choosing to work from home in TennesseeWhy Armenians are choosing to work from home in Tennessee Remote workers have a lot of freedom to choose where to live. Where you live has a huge impact on you and your families life. With a mix of rural or urban living, here are some reasons to consider the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee […]
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Top 3 reasons Armenians are moving to Tennessee
Read more: Top 3 reasons Armenians are moving to TennesseeTop 3 reasons Armenians are moving to Tennessee Reason #1: It feels like Armenia Can you tell the difference? One picture is in the Upper Cumberland of Tennessee and one is Dilijan in Armenia. The land, climate, and plants are nearly identical in these two areas. Both areas are also similarly vacation destinations. Dilijan draws […]
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The best place to move in America as an Armenian
Read more: The best place to move in America as an ArmenianThe best place to move in America as an Armenian Background If you’re Armenian-American and thinking of moving chances are you live in or near California, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, or Michigan. Here is our ranking of the top places to consider moving. Cost of Living & Taxes With no state income tax, Tennessee, […]
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Why Armenians are leaving California and where they are going.
Read more: Why Armenians are leaving California and where they are going.Armenians are fed up and leaving LA like never before. Why? What’s happening in California? For the longest time, Los Angeles’s Glendale and the surrounding areas has been an Armenian-American stronghold. With numerous Armenian schools, organizations, and cultural events, along with California’s famously good weather, it is a great place to raise a family in […]