There are 20 article(s) tagged Shane Horn:

• April 2022

  • Lakeland city manager resigns

    Lakeland City Manager Shane Horn is moving back to Michigan to be near his family.

    By Michael Waddell April 13, 2022

• March 2022

  • Lakeland School System to renovate house into new district admin space

    The Lakeland School System will soon move its offices out of City Hall and occupy a renovated house near the Lakeland Prep campus.

    By Michael Waddell March 12, 2022

  • Lakeland moves closer to acquiring remaining Stonebridge sewer assets

    Lakeland wants to purchase the sewer assets in the Stonebridge community so the suburb can continue to separate itself from the Memphis system.

    By Michael Waddell March 05, 2022

• February 2022

  • Healthy 2022 expected for suburban housing starts

    The future of home sales, both existing and new construction looks bright for the three suburbs in Northeast Shelby County.

    By Michael Waddell February 28, 2022

• January 2022

  • Lakeland EDC gets early peek at new citywide parks plan

    Lakeland officials discuss the importance of an overall parks plan to draw retailers and others to the suburb. 

    By Michael Waddell January 31, 2022

  • Lakeland’s new planning director expects growth

    “I believe the new Ford plant is definitely going to put some pressure on (Shelby County’s) eastern suburbs,” said Donald Anthony, who replaces Richard Donovan.

    By Michael Waddell January 30, 2022

• October 2021

  • Lakeland EDC recommends hiring retail recruitment firm

    Economic Development Commission encourages the city’s Board of Commissioners to hire retail recruiter Retail Strategies to assist with bringing desirable businesses to the area.

    By Michael Waddell October 31, 2021

  • 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.” 

    By Michael Waddell October 26, 2021

• September 2021

  • Lakeland BOC approves matters related to New Canada Road project

    A long-awaited realignment of Canada Road in Lakeland is moving closer to reality.

    By Michael Waddell September 03, 2021

• July 2021

  • 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.

    By Michael Waddell July 14, 2021

• January 2021

  • Lakeland gets proactive with economic development strategy

    With Lakeland Commons and The Lake District mixed-use projects under construction, Lakeland is adopting a proactive approach to its economic development strategy, targeting a number of properties for redevelopment.

    By Michael Waddell January 01, 2021

• December 2020

  • Lakeland developers and builders enjoy strong year for new homes

    Residential development in Lakeland is at a premium, leading to a high demand for new houses in a tight market.

    By Michael Waddell December 10, 2020

• October 2020

  • Lakeland’s new city planner settles in

    Richard Donovan has taken over as Lakeland’s city planner, inheriting a couple of major developments and a lot of open space with future projects.

    By Michael Waddell October 17, 2020

• September 2020

  • COVID-19 leads to belt-tightening among local municipalities

    In the midst of a pandemic, some suburbs continue to provide services as sales tax income fluctuates and developments remain steady.

    By Michael Waddell September 07, 2020

• March 2020

  • State comptroller’s office issues comment about Lakeland investigation

    Mayor Mike Cunningham requested probe a year ago.

    By Michael Waddell March 06, 2020

• January 2020

  • Lakeland Commons construction coming by end of March

    Construction 15 years in the making is finally right around the corner for the Lakeland Commons mixed-use project at U.S. 70 and Seed Tick Road.

    By Michael Waddell January 17, 2020

• September 2019

  • Lakeland lowers property tax rate as alternate funding for new school moves closer

    Lakeland commissioners have lowered the city's property tax rate as alternate funding for a new high school moves closer to completion.

    By Michael Waddell September 17, 2019

• March 2019

  • St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway tickets on sale

    For the price of a $100 ticket, someone will win a house valued at $475,000 in the 20th-annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway, 

    By Michael Waddell March 29, 2019

• October 2018

  • Horn adapting to life in Lakeland as new leader of city operations

    Shane Horn, Lakeland’s city manager, expects to continue to develop relationships with the Lakeland community as he reaches his first month in office.

    By Natalie Pilgrim October 30, 2018

• September 2018

  • Suburban Dispatch: Shane Horn arrives in Lakeland; Rebecca Luter named

    Shane Horn begins his duties as Lakeland city manager next Monday, Oct. 1, earning $110,000 annually to run the suburb’s day-to-day operations.

    By Clay Bailey September 26, 2018