When he began creating the Bartlett City Schools system five years ago, superintendent David Stephens had more middle schools than he had middle school students in the suburban city. And the high school-aged population was split between Bartlett and Bolton high schools.

2. MAA Earnings Stable In Second Quarter - Saturday, August 5, 2017

Memphis-based MAA posted net income of $47.7 million for the second quarter ended June 30, up from $45.1 million a year ago.

MAA chairman and CEO Eric Bolton attributed the results to the company’s diversified portfolio of properties balanced across different submarkets.

3. MAA Sees Slight Bump In Second-Quarter Income - Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Memphis-based MAA posted net income of $47.7 million for the second quarter ended June 30, up from $45.1 million a year ago.

MAA chairman and CEO Eric Bolton attributed the results to the company’s diversified portfolio of properties balanced across different submarkets.

4. Former MAA veteran wants to use expertise to build a better city - Tuesday, June 20, 2017

After wrapping up a successful career spanning three decades with an empty nest on the horizon, most people are ready to ride off into the sunset and enjoy a relaxing retirement, but James Maclin was never like most people.

5. Memphis-Based MAA Thriving As Demand for Rental Housing Grows - Saturday, May 27, 2017

Since it was founded by George Cates in 1977, real estate investment trust MAA has grown from an upstart local business into a S&P 500 company with more than 100,000 units and total market capitalization of $16 billion.

6. Last Word: Sessions Visit, Election Day and Beale Street's Journey - Thursday, May 25, 2017

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions in Memphis Thursday to talk about crime in a city whose record homicide count in 2016 Sessions has recently mentioned. Sessions is in town to talk with local, state and federal prosecutors and law enforcement. When the Attorney General comes to town, he or she is usually coming with policy talking points from the White House.

7. MAA Closes Merger With Post Properties - Monday, December 5, 2016

Memphis-based real estate investment trust MAA has completed its $4 billion merger with rival Post Properties Inc., creating a combined company with an equity market capitalization of about $11 billion and overall market cap of $15 billion.

8. MAA Closes Merger With Post Properties - Friday, December 2, 2016

Memphis-based real estate investment trust MAA has completed its $4 billion merger with rival Post Properties Inc., creating a combined company with an equity market capitalization of about $11 billion and overall market cap of $15 billion.

9. MAA Q3 Earnings Reflect Merger Costs - Saturday, November 5, 2016

Memphis-based Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. reported third quarter net income of $84.3 million, down from the $91.7 million reported by the real estate investment trust a year ago.

10. MAA Q3 Earnings Reflect Merger Costs - Monday, October 31, 2016

Memphis-based MAA (formerly Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc.) reported third-quarter net income of $84.3 million, down from the $91.7 million reported by the real estate investment trust a year ago.

11. Germantown PILOT for MAA Headquarters Move to TraVure Approved - Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Memphis-based Mid-America Apartments LP has won approval from Germantown leaders of financial incentives for a new headquarters in the TraVure development in Germantown.

12. Germantown PILOT for MAA Headquarters Move to TraVure Approved - Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Memphis-based Mid-America Apartments LP has won approval from Germantown leaders of financial incentives for a new headquarters in the TraVure development in Germantown.

13. MAA to Pay $4 Billion For REIT Post Properties - Saturday, August 20, 2016

Memphis-based MAA will purchase Atlanta-based Post Properties Inc. for $4 billion, creating the largest publicly traded real estate investment trust by number of owned apartments. The combined company will have an expected value of $17 billion with an equity market capitalization of $12 billion.

14. MAA to Acquire Post Properties for $4 Billion - Monday, August 15, 2016

Memphis-based MAA will purchase Atlanta-based Post Properties Inc. for $4 billion, creating the largest publicly traded real estate investment trust by number of owned apartments. The combined company will have an expected value of $17 billion with an equity market capitalization of $12 billion.

15. MAA Still Entertaining Headquarters Options - Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Memphis-based MAA is a year into its search for a new headquarters, and the company is moving closer to plans for a newly constructed building.

The real estate investment trust, which focuses on multifamily properties, first announced the move last summer. MAA is currently housed in nearly 43,000 square feet at 6584 Poplar Ave. in East Memphis. It is looking for an 80,000-square-foot space, with room to grow, to house its 200 local employees.

16. MAA Board Hikes Dividend 6.5 Percent - Saturday, December 12, 2015

MAA’s board of directors has approved a 6.5 percent hike in the company’s dividend for fiscal year 2016, the dividend’s sixth consecutive annual increase.

The quarterly reward to shareholders will grow from 77 cents to 82 cents per share of common stock and will be effective for quarterly dividends payable after Jan. 1. The increase also raises the annualized dividend payout to $3.28 per share of common stock, up 20 cents.

17. MAA Board Hikes Dividend 6.5 Percent - Thursday, December 10, 2015

MAA’s board of directors has approved a 6.5 percent hike in the company’s dividend for fiscal year 2016, the dividend’s sixth consecutive annual increase.

The quarterly reward to shareholders will grow from 77 cents to 82 cents per share of common stock and will be effective for quarterly dividends payable after Jan. 1. The increase also raises the annualized dividend payout to $3.28 per share of common stock, up 20 cents.

18. MAA Board Hikes Dividend - Wednesday, December 9, 2015

MAA’s board of directors has approved a 6.5 percent hike in the company’s dividend for fiscal year 2016, the dividend's sixth consecutive annual increase.

The quarterly reward to shareholders will grow from 77 cents to 82 cents per share of common stock and will be effective for quarterly dividends payable after Jan. 1. The increase also raises the annualized dividend payout to $3.28 per share of common stock, up 20 cents.

19. County Commission Attorney Dispute Deepens - Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Shelby County Commission chairman Terry Roland says the commission’s dispute with county Mayor Mark Luttrell over hiring its own attorney could wind up in Chancery Court after the holidays.

20. Earnings Season Roundup - Saturday, August 1, 2015

International Paper Reports Q2 Earnings Growth: International Paper reports its second-quarter net earnings grew while net sales for the quarter decreased slightly.

The Memphis-based company, which released its quarterly financial results Wednesday, July 29, said second-quarter earnings totaled $227 million, or 54 cents per share. That’s up from $161 million, or 37 cents per share, in second quarter 2014, but down from $313 million, or 74 cents per share, in first quarter 2015.

21. MAA Reports Surging Profits - Thursday, July 30, 2015

Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. reported a banner second quarter highlighted by surging profits.

22. Polls Open Under Eye of Federal Monitors - Thursday, August 7, 2014

Memphis Democrats declared victory two days before the Thursday, Aug. 7, election day in Shelby County.

It wasn’t anything they saw in the early voting turnout numbers. The turnout there was less than it was four years ago in the set of county general election and state and federal primary races.

23. MAA Chairman Joins Board of Miss. Real Estate Trust - Saturday, December 21, 2013

Eric Bolton, chairman and CEO of Memphis-based MAA, has been elected to the board of directors for a Mississippi-based real estate investment trust focused on industrial properties.

24. MAA Chairman Joins Board of Mississippi Real Estate Investment Trust - Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Eric Bolton, chairman and CEO of Memphis-based MAA, has been elected to the board of directors for a Mississippi-based real estate investment trust focused on industrial properties.

25. MAA: Merger Means Modest Job Growth - Friday, June 14, 2013

MAA expects modest job growth in Memphis from its merger with Colonial Properties Trust and believes its current headquarters can absorb any new employees that may arrive.

“We think there will be some job growth here I suspect by putting the combined corporate headquarters for the new company here but I would expect most of that would be lower-level management or clerical in nature,” said Eric Bolton, MAA CEO.

26. MAA Buying Colonial Properties Trust in Stock Deal - Monday, June 3, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) – Real estate investment trust Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. is buying peer Colonial Properties Trust Inc. in an all-stock deal, expanding its presence in the South and Southwest portion of the U.S.

27. MAA Q2 Net Income Reaches $28M - Monday, August 6, 2012

Memphis-based MAA reported a second quarter net income of $28.2 million, as compared to $7.4 million during the second quarter of 2011.

Net income results for the quarter ended June 30 included $13 million related to gains on the sale of real estate. Net income results for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, included $1.8 million of non-cash expense related to a cumulative adjustment to the company’s restricted stock plans recorded during the prior year.

28. MAA Q1 Net Income Reaches $24M - Monday, May 7, 2012

Net income available for common shareholders of Memphis-based MAA for the first quarter was $23.9 million, or $0.60 per diluted common share, as compared to $8.8 million, or $0.24 per diluted common share, for the same quarter in 2011.

29. Events - Wednesday, March 21, 2012

The Center City Development Corp. board of directors will meet Wednesday, March 21, at 9 a.m. at 114 N. Main St.

30. Events - Tuesday, March 20, 2012

The Better Business Bureau will host a breakfast seminar Tuesday, March 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the BBB, 3693 Tyndale Drive. Robert Sutton of Mass Mutual Financial Group will discuss government benefits and special needs planning. Cost is free for BBB-accredited businesses and $10 for guests. For reservations, call Susan Harris at 757-8617.

31. CRE Outlook Remains Mixed - Wednesday, February 8, 2012

A sophomore at the University of Memphis could open up an economics book and explain how the United States got to its current state through the laws of demand, diminishing returns and comparative advantage.

32. CRE Outlook Remains Mixed - Thursday, February 9, 2012

A sophomore at the University of Memphis could open up an economics book and explain how the United States got to its current state through the laws of demand, diminishing returns and comparative advantage.

33. MAA CEO: Multifamily Sector ‘Pretty Darn Good’ - Monday, February 6, 2012

MAA Chairman and CEO Eric Bolton says the multifamily sector is going to be “pretty darn good” over the next few years. He offered analysts that assessment during a conference call Friday, Feb. 3, in conjunction with the real estate investment trust’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2011 earnings report.

34. MAA CEO: Multifamily Sector ‘Pretty Darn Good’ - Friday, February 3, 2012

MAA Chairman and CEO Eric Bolton says the multifamily sector is going to be “pretty darn good” over the next few years. He offered analysts that assessment during a conference call Friday, Feb. 3, in conjunction with the real estate investment trust’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2011 earnings report.

35. Sunbelt Focus for Multifamily Development - Thursday, January 26, 2012

Since MAA pays out 95 percent of its earnings every year to its shareholders, CEO Eric Bolton spends a fair amount of his time chasing money.

36. MAA Sees Q3 Revenue Growth of 5.5 Pct. - Monday, November 7, 2011

Real estate investment trust MAA’s third quarter was marked by positive operating results as pricing trends and revenue performance continued to improve, the Memphis-based company reported in its Friday, Nov. 4, conference call.

37. MAA Reports Healthy Q2 - Monday, August 8, 2011

Memphis-based MAA’s second quarter was marked by positive leasing conditions, year-over-year revenue growth and strong pricing trends, the real estate investment trust reported in its Aug. 5, conference call.

38. Former MAA CFO to Hold Book-Signing - Monday, July 18, 2011

Simon Wadsworth, the former chief financial officer of Mid-America Apartment Communities – now known as MAA – has released a book about an method of producing retirement income. The book is titled “Cash Is King: Investing in REIT Preferreds to Generate Long-Term Income.”

39. MAA Targets New Acquisitions - Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Seventeen years ago, when Mid-America Apartment Communities became publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, it was among 34 apartment real estate investment trusts.

Company chairman and CEO Eric Bolton said only 12 remain, and he said MAA’s performance per shareholder has been better than any other apartment REIT over the last 10 years, with an annual compounded shareholder return of 18.4 percent.

40. Mid-America Apartment REIT Rebrands as MAA - Tuesday, March 15, 2011

In efforts to deploy capital and better its operating platform, Memphis-based real estate investment trust Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. has announced it will be conducting business as MAA.

41. Mid-America Apartment Communities REIT Rebrands as MAA - Monday, March 14, 2011

In efforts to deploy capital and better its operating platform, Memphis-based real estate investment trust Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. has announced it will be conducting business as MAA.

42. Mid-America Apartment REIT Rebrands as MAA - Friday, March 11, 2011

In efforts to deploy capital and better its operating platform, real estate investment trust Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. has announced it will be conducting business as MAA.

43. Mid-America's Net Income,Operating Funds Rise - Monday, August 6, 2007
     Memphis-based Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. reported net income of $5.6 million, or 22 cents per common share, for the second quarter. That's up from $2.4 million, or 10 cents per common share, for the same quar

44. Commercial Real Estate ExpertsOffer Reviews, Forecasts - Tuesday, March 6, 2007
     See what real estate prognosticators have to say about the Memphis-area commercial market at the fourth annual Commercial Property Forecast Summit. Presented by the Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) Commercial

45.  Mid-America Buys Apartments for $83 Million - Tuesday, October 3, 2006
     Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. has bought three apartment properties in Arizona and Texas for $83 million, company officials announced Monday.
     The Memphis-based company bought 4

46. Askew Named National Director of Engineering Group - Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Mark W. Askew, president of Askew Hargraves Harcourt & Associates Inc., was appointed to a two-year term as national director of the American Council of Engineering Cos. of Tennessee. Askew is a civil engineer with 30 years of structural engineering experience.

47. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Thursday, July 3, 2003
Mid-America execs

Mid-America execs

to host earnings call

Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. chairman and chief executive officer Eric Bolton and executive vice president and chief financial officer Simon Wadsworth host a discussion of ...

48. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Tuesday, April 8, 2003
Court confirms FAO

Court confirms FAO

reorganization plan

Children's specialty retailer FAO Inc. received confirmation of its reorganization plan from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

The court's ruling will allow ...

49. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, November 5, 2002
Mid-America results in line with forecast

Mid-America results in line with forecast

Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. reported funds from operations, the generally accepted measure of operating performance for real estate investment trust...

50. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, September 18, 2002
Carol B

Carol B. Tsagarakis joined Pickering Environmental Consultants Inc. as a project manager. She is a registered environmental engineer and has 18 years experience. Tsagarakis earned a bachelors degree from Christian Brothers University. Cat...

51. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, August 6, 2002
Mid-America holds it own

Mid-America holds its own

during tough economic times

Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. reported funds from operations, the generally accepted measure of operating performance for real estate investment trusts,...

52. Archived Article: Maa P2 - Thursday, July 11, 2002
Mid-America, Crow form joint venture

Mid-America, Crow form joint venture

Mid-America Apartments signed a partnership agreement with Crow Holdings to pursue the acquisition of multifamily redevelopment investment opportunities, company officia...

53. Archived Article: Maa Page 2 - Friday, May 3, 2002
Mid-Americas 2002 first quarter earnings exceed expectations Mid-Americas 2002 first quarter earnings exceed expectations Memphis-based Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. announced Wednesday earnings for the first quarter of this year had excee...

54. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, January 15, 2002
Mid-America declares dividend Mid-America declares dividend Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc.s board of directors approved a dividend of 58.5 cents per common share to be paid Jan. 31 to shareholders of record Jan. 24. The dividend amount is co...

55. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, November 6, 2001
Mid-America meets

Mid-America meets

third quarter expectations

Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. announced funds from operations for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 of $14.3 million, or 70 cents per share. This is in line with recentl...

56. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, October 2, 2001
MAA puts leadership changes

MAA puts leadership changes

into action with new president

Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. exercised a peaceful transfer of power as H. Eric Bolton Jr. was named its new president and chief executive offic...

57. Archived Article: Maa P.2 - Tuesday, February 20, 2001
MAAC funds increase for 2000 MAAC funds increase for 2000 Mid-America Apartment Communities announced funds from operations of 71 cents per share for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 6 percent above the comparable quarter a year earlier. For 2000,...

58. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, November 28, 2000
Mid-America sells Mid-America sells Georgia property Mid-America Apartment Communities sold its 158-unit Hollybrook apartment community in Dalton, Ga., for $5.6 million. Hollybrook, a 28-year-old property, was sold at a 9.4 percent capitalization ra...

59. Archived Article: Midamerica P.2 - Thursday, April 27, 2000
Mid-America marks higher first quarter earnings Mid-America posts higher first quarter earnings Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. announced funds from operations for the first quarter as 71 cents per share, 6.2 percent above the fourth quarter ...

60. Archived Article: Back - Friday, October 29, 1999
Mid-America sees improved Mid-America sees improved revenues in third quarter Mid-America Apartment Communities announced that Funds From Operations on a fully diluted basis for the third quarter ended September 30, 1999, were 66 cents per share, on...

61. Archived Article: Mid (back) - Monday, May 3, 1999
Mid-America Apartment Communities Mid-America reports first quarter earnings Mid-America Apartment Communities reported funds from operations of 73 cents per share for the first quarter, compared to 75 cents per share for the comparable period a yea...

62. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, April 20, 1999
Mid-America Apartment Communities ResortQuest International Inc., a vacation rental, resort property management and real estate sales company, announced that the introduction in January of an online booking engine to its Web site, resortquest.com, i...

63. Archived Article: Mid-america - Wednesday, December 2, 1998
Mid-America buys Mid-America buys Georgia property Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. announced the purchase of the 112-unit Island Retreat Apartments in St. Simons Island, Ga. Built in 1978, the property was purchased for about $5.1 million fro...

64. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, June 30, 1998
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. has sold the 212-unit Redford Park Apartment Community in Conroe, Texas, for $5.8 million. President Eric Bolton said the property did not have the growth potential the com...

65. Archived Article: Back 2 - Wednesday, April 29, 1998
Company Press Release Mid-America Apartments reports improved earnings Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. reported funds from operations grew to 75 cents per share for the first quarter ending March 31, an increase of 10 percent from the first q...

66. Archived Article: Back - Monday, July 28, 1997
Mid Mid-America Apartments report increase in FFO Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. reported funds from operations for the second quarter grew to $10.7 million, a 21 percent increase over the second quarter of 1996. Revenues increased to $32.7 ...

67. Archived Article: Mid Amer. Acquisition Lj - Friday, February 28, 1997
lj 10/5 cates Mid-America acquires three Southeast properties By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. has agreed to acquire three apartment communities in the Southeast with a total of 1,142 units for $45.1 million. T...

68. Archived Article: Apartment Chg - Wednesday, February 26, 1997
Apartment completions show 25 percent increase Apartment completions show 25 percent increase By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News Apartment completions were up 25 percent in the Memphis area in 1996, absorption was up and DeSoto County apartments ha...

69. Archived Article: Back - Thursday, December 19, 1996
Mid-America buys complex near Mid-America buys complex near Orlando, sells Charlotte property Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. announced Tuesday the purchase of the 288-unit Tiffany Oaks apartment community in Altamonte Springs, Fla., near Orl...

70. Archived Article: Mid-america 2nd Lj - Monday, October 7, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Ready to rent Sales, acquisitions, expansions contribute to MAAs performance By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Mid-America Apartment Communities has marked another period of high performance, posting second quarter gains in revenues, oc...