Blog Posts
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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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Finding the Right School in the Upper Cumberland: Insights from Our Family’s Tour
Read more: Finding the Right School in the Upper Cumberland: Insights from Our Family’s TourSummary We found Cookeville TN to have quite a remarkable array of affordable schooling options. There are various home-schooling support services, a number of private schools, Montessori inspired Pre-Ks and maker-spaces, well rated public schools, and more. We believe this will provide the flexibility for us to find what is best for our children and […]
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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 It was explained that account holders who had withdrawn their money before the crash and closure of Celsius, were having their funds legally “clawed-back” and taken from […]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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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? […]
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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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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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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 […]