Blog

The GNAA blog brings a variety of news and information to our membership with helpful tips, insider information and more!

Blog Career Opportunities GNAA Press Releases Headlines News and Events Magazine

Resident satisfaction is the cornerstone of a vibrant, stable and profitable multifamily housing
Blog,
Resident satisfaction is the cornerstone of a vibrant, stable and profitable multifamily housing

By Ashley Tyndall Retaining residents in multifamily housing is far more than a convenience: It's a strategic and economic advantage. Acquiring a new resident involves costs — advertising, showing spaces and potential vacancy losses —... Continue Reading

Date posted03/18/2024


Greater Nashville Apartment Association achieves outstanding national recognition, continues to lead
Blog,
Greater Nashville Apartment Association achieves outstanding national recognition, continues to lead

GNAA was recently recognized for scoring "outstanding" on the National Apartment Association's Net Promoter Score. Continue Reading

Date posted03/1/2024


GNAA’s Johnson tapped for NAA Leadership Lyceum
Blog,
GNAA’s Johnson tapped for NAA Leadership Lyceum

Greater Nashville Apartment Association President Ginny Johnson has been selected as one of 34 individuals nationally to participate in this year’s NAA Leadership Lyceum. Participants will gain a diverse and well-rounded perspective from their 2024 classmates that helps create more... Continue Reading

Date posted02/19/2024


Holiday Prep: Start Now!
Blog,
Holiday Prep: Start Now!

Holiday Prep: Start Now! By Amelia Hatcher, The Clutter Queen, & Brad Hatcher, Austermiller Roofing The holidays are getting closer! Here are some few tips on how to get organized early… for a happier holiday season. Start small…but get started. Sometimes it’s the little... Continue Reading

Date posted11/8/2023


Disaster Recovery Plan
Blog,
Disaster Recovery Plan

Disaster Recovery Plan Weather-related issues such as hurricanes, tornadoes, mudslides, monsoons, heavy winds, rain, hail, ice and snow buildup, and more can inflict damages of a wide variety to commercial and residential properties. Natural disasters are seemingly more and more common in a... Continue Reading

Postedby Taylor Crowley
Date posted11/1/2023


Support Animal Pointers
Blog,
Support Animal Pointers

Support Animal Pointers By now, every landlord has a story that starts with, “We had an ESA once that …” The problems dealing with emotional support animals are many. Sometimes it is good to step back and take a look at your policies to make sure you are still in compliance... Continue Reading

Postedby Angelita Fisher
Date posted10/19/2023


Never too early to think about Winter
Blog,
Never too early to think about Winter

It is that time of year again and temps are in the 90s, so you know what that means… Yep, let's talk about winter snow removal! You should make sure to have plenty of ice melt on hand. Vendors do a very good job on letting us know when they have sales or there may be a shortage. Also, make... Continue Reading

Postedby Shawn Russell
Date posted09/13/2023


5 Ways for Leaders to Build Trust in Their Organizations
Blog,
5 Ways for Leaders to Build Trust in Their Organizations

Warren Buffett once famously said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” While that may be true of public perceptions held by those outside of an organization, a leader’s reputation within their company should be far more stable – as long as... Continue Reading

Postedby Gene Robertson
Date posted09/8/2023


Budgets | Vendors
Blog,
Budgets | Vendors

BUDGETS Over the course of my two decades in the construction industry the most frequently asked question I receive is “How much should I budget for this?” Unfortunately, there’s no easy formula, given that all projects have unique circumstances that should... Continue Reading

Postedby Colby Craton
Date posted08/16/2023


Tips for Organizing Your Shop
Blog,
Tips for Organizing Your Shop

Tips for Organizing Your Shop With judging underway for the GNAA Beautification Awards for Best Maintenance Shop, here are a few suggestions for creating an organized shop. The four significant areas are Safety, Supply Storage, Equipment Storage, & Working Space. Safety Safety is the number... Continue Reading

Date posted07/12/2023


Multiple ESAs Need Multiple Disability-Related Reasons
Blog,
Multiple ESAs Need Multiple Disability-Related Reasons

Multiple ESAs Need Multiple Disability-Related Reasons The question of whether a resident can have more than one emotional support animal (ESA) for the same reason was answered in a recent fair housing complaint filed jointly with the Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC) and the U.S.... Continue Reading

Postedby Angelita Fisher
Date posted06/21/2023


GNAA expands reach to local school systems & announces new committee. 
Blog,
GNAA expands reach to local school systems & announces new committee. 

GNAA expands reach to local school systems & announces new committee. As part of the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan, GNAA sets its sights on reaching out to the local high schools to bring awareness to the multifamily industry and all the benefits it has to offer. GNAA representatives attended a... Continue Reading

Date posted06/14/2023