There are 7 article(s) tagged Lakeland Gateway:

• January 2025

  • Lakeland moves to condemn more Gateway parcels

    Lakeland is pursuing condemnation of two parcels adjacent to a pair of recently razed hotels, creating more space for the Lakeland Community Center.

    By Michael Waddell January 20, 2025

• December 2024

  • Lakeland approves agreement for YMCA early-learning center

    A new flow of funds to Lakeland will be used to build an early childhood center at the proposed community center, providing a much-needed service to the city.

    By Michael Waddell December 08, 2024

• August 2024

  • Lakeland secures loan commitment for more I-40/Canada Road development

    Lakeland officials approve approach to help fund improvements to the Memphis suburbs’ gateway near the exit of Interstate 40.

    By Michael Waddell August 23, 2024

• July 2024

  • Sakura, Subarashi opening ‘express-type’ location in Lakeland

    Sakura and Subarashi will merge and scale down their menus in their new location at 3665 Canada Road. The new site sits close to I-40.

    By Michael Waddell July 06, 2024

• May 2024

  • Development spotlighted at Lakeland chamber luncheon

    Michael Walker, Lakeland city manager, said development in the suburb has not only helped enhance the city but also provided a successful revenue stream.

    By Michael Waddell May 22, 2024

• April 2024

  • Demolition of Relax Inn in Lakeland underway

    Lakeland Commissioner Wesley Wright points out that there has been a precipitous drop in crime in the city since the Econo Lodge was demolished last year.

    By Michael Waddell April 17, 2024

• November 2023

  • Lakeland begins Econo Lodge demolition

    After dealing with crime and other unwanted activities at a Lakeland hotel, city officials helped start the demolition of the Econo Lodge, a step in reinventing the area around Canada Road and Interstate 40.

    By Michael Waddell November 09, 2023