Blog Posts
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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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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? […]
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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 […]
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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 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, […]