High school wing of Lakeland Prep highlights coming year’s projects in suburb
The high school wing of Lakeland Prep will open this August, the final step in students graduating from the suburban school district in four years.
Topic: City of Lakeland
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January 2022
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Arlington faces the challenge of maintaining atmosphere amid growth
Keeping the ship steady in terms of how the town develops remains a top priority for Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman this year, including strengthening and refining the town’s land use plan and ordinances.
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December 2021
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Revised Lakeland Park project moves closer to meeting city’s regulations
The newest plans for the nearly 100-acre development include a three-story senior living facility; as well as walking trails, ponds, and tree preservation areas.
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November 2021
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Holiday events set for Arlington, Bartlett and Lakeland
The suburbs in the northeast quadrant of Shelby County are preparing for the Christmas season with an array of events and celebrations in the coming weeks.
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October 2021
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Grocery chain opts out of Lakeland spot for now
“This may resurface at some time in the future, but for now this project as previously outlined will not move forward.”
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Lakeland takes stand against consolidated government
Add Lakeland to the list of suburban municipalities not in favor of a consolidated Memphis-Shelby County government.
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Art of charcuterie at heart of Lakeland’s Chicks N Cheese
Operated out of Kelly Daniele’s home, the Chicks N Cheese sells creative, colorful arrangements of tasty meats, cheese, fruit and veggies, along with candies, nuts, olives, pretzels, crackers and flowers.
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Lakeland board rejects changes to New Canada Road plan
Citing the risk of losing TDOT funding if there are further delays, Lakeland officials are moving on with the New Canada Road project, and will decide on a connection to Laurel Hill Drive later.
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September 2021
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Opinion: Dorothy, this isn’t Arlington anymore
With a short drive time to the proposed Ford Motor Co. campus, suburbs like Arlington and Lakeland are at a crossroads of how to address possible growth.
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Suburbs could become growth point with proximity to proposed Ford plans
Arlington, Bartlett and Lakeland could emerge as the suburban municipalities that benefit most from Blue Oval City given its proximity to the Haywood County site. Arlington and Lakeland also seem prime for more growth in both housing and retail development before Ford’s announcement, this may only accelerate that process.
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Lakeland BOC approves master plan for new athletic park
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners has adopted a plan for a proposed 100-acre park with numerous amenities from athletic fields to a disc golf course.
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Lakeland BOC approves matters related to New Canada Road project
A long-awaited realignment of Canada Road in Lakeland is moving closer to reality.
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August 2021
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Mystery grocery chain scouting Lakeland location for new store
City Attorney Will Patterson says an anchor store is interested in a parcel on the north side of U.S. 64 at Berryhill Road.
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Lake District development gains 3 more tenants
The Lake District continues to announce new tenants as the massive mixed-use development off the main junction for Interstate 40 at Lakeland takes shape.
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Lakeland commission endorses plans for outparcel at The Lake District
The approval is the second for an outparcel in The Lake District.
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Lakeland officials express concern for golf carts, ATVs on city streets
Lakeland has seen a growing use of unauthorized motor vehicles, such as golf cars, on city streets and want to concentrate on enforcing the laws against it.
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Lakeland considers new development strategy in look to the future
Some of the key players in Lakeland’s economic development met this week to start establishing a plan for the suburb’s future, particularly along prominent roads.
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July 2021
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Restaurateur seeks Railgarten-like venue for Lakeland
According to Lakeland’s economic development specialist, a Downtown Memphis business owner who resides in Lakeland wants to bring a venue like Railgarten or Carolina Watershed to the suburb.
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Lakeland board recommends Chapel Lakes denial
Lakeland’s Municipal Planning/Design Review Commission recommended Thursday evening, July 15, denial of the $150 million Chapel Lakes residential project. The Board of Commissioners will have the final say.
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In chaotic frenzy, Arlington, Lakeland can’t keep up with homebuyers
Record low inventory levels have continued across the Mid-South since the second half of last year, while pricing is also steadily climbing higher both for existing and newly built homes.
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June 2021
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Lakeland unveils first draft of new athletic park master plan
The initial draft of a 100-acre park master plan in Lakeland addresses several of the amenities residents addressed in a survey, but also includes needed baseball and softball fields.
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Lakeland approves budget, drops property tax rate to $1.04
Lakeland settled on a $1.04 property tax rate to fund its $100.5 million budget. Increased sales tax revenues helped offset the suburb’s spending.
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Lakeland approves TIF amendment for Lakeland Town Square
Lakeland’s Economic Development Commission/Industrial Development Board granted Lakeland Town Square additional TIF funding Thursday night for Phase 2 of the mixed-use project’s infrastructure expenses.
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May 2021
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Lakeland planning/design review secretary resigns; ‘pretty sexy’ gas station gets nod
Lakeland officials recommended approval of a new convenience store/gas station at Lakeland Town Square, while Clint Starnes stepped aside from the suburb planning commission because of personal and scheduling conflicts.
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Margaritas among first tenants announced for Lakeland Town Square
Margaritas Mexican Grill & Bar is among the first commercial tenants announced for Lakeland Town Square with an opening date for the restaurant sometime around the first of the year.
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