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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 higher compared to Cookeville, TN. The median home price in NYC is around $800,000, while in Cookeville, it is approximately $250,000. Renting also reflects this disparity, with a one-bedroom apartment in NYC costing about $3,000 per month, compared to roughly $900 per month in Cookeville.…
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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 that it resembles the north of Armenia. The place looks and feels like Dilijan. It has similar climate, the same plants, and the same geographic features of mountains, hills, rivers, and forests. Accessibility Traveling to central Tennessee is easy and affordable via Nashville or Knoxville…
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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? Who was in charge? Was this nonsense all a cover-up, intentional, or something else entirely? The biggest question one needs to ask themselves is this. Will I tolerate being locked down again? Have I made myself more difficult to lockdown? Lockdowns appear to have firmly…
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Armenian Americans Retiring
Read more: Armenian Americans RetiringThere are many things to consider when retiring and many places to consider. Here are some of the top reasons to consider joining the Hyeland Project and moving to the Upper Cumberland in Tennessee. Cost of Living Retiring in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee offers Armenian-Americans an attractive cost of living. Compared to major metropolitan areas, the Upper Cumberland provides more affordable housing options, lower property taxes, and reduced day-to-day expenses. This financial relief allows retirees to enjoy a higher quality of life, stretching their retirement savings further. The region’s affordability is a significant draw for those looking to…
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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 is an Armenian church that meets once a month in Nashville, one hour west of the Upper Cumberland. Armenian Cultural Organizations and Community Centers Organizations such as the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) and Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) have chapters throughout the United…
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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 their cultural heritage through churches, schools, and cultural organizations, notably in Fresno. Today, there are very few Armenian communities in rural USA. Armenians have congregated primarily in and around cities. For those Armenians wishing to live in a rural community surrounded by Armenians there choices…
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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 Church in Pinellas Park. Texas is another state with a notable Armenian community, estimated at around 4,900 people. Major cities like Houston and Dallas are home to Armenian churches such as St. Sarkis Armenian Church in Carrollton and St. Kevork Armenian Church in Houston. Other…
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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 when optimizing for work from home. No State Income Tax Let’s suppose you make $100,000/yr. In California you’re losing $6,302 of that from income taxes. In New York it is $5,890 and $5,000 if you’re in Massachusetts. Move to Tennessee and congrats you’ve given yourself…
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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 vacationers from around Armenia and abroad, and the Upper Cumberland draws in people from Nashville and the surrounding states. The region is mostly rural with several cute towns and small cities evenly spread throughout. Reason #2: Your money goes farther The Upper Cumberland is a…
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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, Florida, and Texas easily take top spots on our list. Tennessee edges ahead because it has low property taxes. If you run a business, Texas might edge ahead because it also has no corporate income tax. Property Costs Being able to afford property is a…