There are 17 article(s) tagged Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham:

• January 2022

  • Lakeland’s 2022 elections feature mayor, two commissioner seats

    Former commissioner Josh Roman will seek the Lakeland mayor’s office in November; incumbent Mike Cunningham still deciding on seeking re-election.

    By Michael Waddell January 17, 2022

  • 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.

    By Michael Waddell January 08, 2022

  • 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.

    By Michael Waddell January 06, 2022

• December 2021

  • 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.

    By Michael Waddell December 04, 2021

• October 2021

  • Hyneman’s vision for Lakeland Park mixed-use project unveiled

    The developer worked a long time on a 100-acre project near Canada Road and Davies Plantation. Now, his father, John, is taking on the project in his son’s honor.

    By Michael Waddell October 28, 2021

  • Lakeland takes stand against consolidated government

    Add Lakeland to the list of suburban municipalities not in favor of a consolidated Memphis-Shelby County government.

    By Michael Waddell October 15, 2021

  • 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.

    By Michael Waddell October 08, 2021

• September 2021

  • Cunningham touts development, road construction in annual report on Lakeland

    Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham updated some major projects in his State of the City address to the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce.

    By Michael Waddell September 22, 2021

• August 2021

  • 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.

    By Michael Waddell August 31, 2021

• July 2021

  • 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.

    By Michael Waddell July 16, 2021

• June 2021

  • 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.

    By Michael Waddell June 11, 2021

• May 2021

  • 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.

    By Michael Waddell May 29, 2021

  • Lakeland officials embarrassed by planning board absences

    A failure of Lakeland planning and design review commission citizen members to attend recent meetings has led to cancellations and frustration from elected officials.

    By Michael Waddell May 25, 2021

  • Lakeland approves first reading of 2021-22 fiscal budget, property tax rate

    Lakeland officials began their review of the annual budget and property tax rate, approving the ordinances on first reading. 

    By Michael Waddell May 14, 2021

• March 2021

  • Grocery shopping options expand in Lakeland with ALDI’s arrival

    Later this year, Lakeland should get its third grocery store when The Stock Market opens as part of the first phase of retail in the $400 million The Lake District mixed-use project at Canada Road and Interstate 40.

    By Michael Waddell March 11, 2021

• January 2021

  • Evergreen project finally set for spring start in Lakeland

    After a long delay, the Evergreen development is finally on the verge of construction with almost 140 lots at Old Brownsville and Evergreen.

    By Michael Waddell January 22, 2021

  • Lakeland officials want more say in Health Department directives

    Lakeland officials say they understand the seriousness of the virus, but want better collaboration with the Health Department.

    By Linda A. Moore January 15, 2021