Lakeland leaders eye measures to address crime
With growing concerns about crime in the Memphis metro area, Lakeland officials want a tougher stance on offenders.
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March 2023
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February 2023
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County Commission approves tax incentive for Lakeland Gateway
The County Commission approved a new TIF for the area of Lakeland north of Interstate 40 and Canada Road, a benefit that should enhance the area.
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Lakeland seeks third TIF district
Lakeland officials have endorsed a third TIF to enhance the northern gateway into the suburb from the Interstate 40-Canada Road junction.
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Lakeland rejects new Dollar General, more multifamily at The Lake District
Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission says no to a Dollar General and some changes to The Lake District development.
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Stinky business: Memphis, suburbs push sewer capacity
Sewer systems can have a major impact on growth. Memphis and its suburbs have a sometimes complicated relationship when it comes to that business.
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January 2023
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A 40-year-old company named Lakeland Business of the Year
The award recognizes a business organization that has diligently built and maintained a strong and dependable relationship with the Lakeland community.
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Suburban home sales dip in 2022 as market stabilizes
Suburban home sales dipped in 2022, and new home sales remained low compared to the previous year.
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Lakeland pauses new commercial development along U.S. 70
With concerns about crime, congestion and over-development, Lakeland officials have placed a one-year moratorium on commercial projects along U.S. 70.
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Bartlett, Lakeland officials look ahead to 2023
Lakeland and Bartlett have challenges they will encounter in 2023 and the suburbs need to address those as growth continues in Northeast Shelby County.
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December 2022
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Fresh-faced Lakeland board considers revamped Dunkin’ Donuts
A mostly new batch of faces began their service on the Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission on Thursday, Dec. 15.
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November 2022
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Dial, McCarter excited for next four years as Lakeland commissioners
Two recently elected Lakeland commissioners come into new terms with hopes for the suburb’s future and plans for its success.
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Lakeland to explore new forms of government
In one of his last moves, Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham started the process to push the suburb to consider district representation rather than at-large elections to reflect its diverse population.
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Kings of the suburb: Four lion landmark statues debut in Lakeland
With a nod to the school system’s mascot, Lakeland unveiled a quartet of lion statues that will be placed in key spots around the suburb.
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Lakeland’s vision for The Lake District becoming reality
The Lake District continues to welcome new businesses to the mixed-use development near Interstate 40 and Canada Road, but two big-name restaurants, Marshall Steakhouse and Mike Miller’s Let It Fly, could be in jeopardy.
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Lakeland to consider changing its charter and form of government
After working under a Board of Commissioners and Mayor form of government since Lakeland was founded, departing Mayor Mike Cunningham wants to see if a change to district representation is a better approach.
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October 2022
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New businesses popping up at Lakeland Town Square
An exercise center, a floral shop and a coffeehouse are opening their doors in Lakeland Town Square.
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Suburban home construction shows signs of improvement
Supply chain issues and rising interest rates are starting to impact residential construction in northeast Shelby County, but thus far, construction is keeping pace with previous years.
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September 2022
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Lakeland economic development board unhappy with retail recruiter
Officials don’t believe they are getting adequate information (or success for that matter) from the firm hired last year.
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Lakeland taps new finance director, retail recruitment in full swing
Carlin O. Stuart takes over as finance director as the city seeks vendors to fill in the retail gaps.
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August 2022
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Suburbs stand together, want MLGW to remain with TVA
Another round of suburbs add their input Tuesday, Aug. 30, on the potential MLGW-TVA split.
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Suburbs to consider formal support for MLGW to stay with TVA
A resolution has been drafted that will encourage Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division to remain with Tennessee Valley Authority for reliability and to avoid high infrastructure costs.
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Germantown, Lakeland mayoral candidates unopposed as ballots are set in suburban elections
The qualifying deadline for the Nov. 8 election was Thursday at noon. In addition to the federal and state elections, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown and Lakeland are holding municipal elections.
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New suburban principals enjoying first week of classes
New principals in the northeastern municipal districts open the school year with hope, promise and new direction.
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July 2022
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Adventure tourism in Lakeland?
Lakeland was designated an adventure tourism district for the state of Tennessee in 2017.
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A bright, green future: suburban municipalities map park plans
Suburban communities are mapping out their goals for parks over the next several years.
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