Lakeland steps up recruitment of businesses, restaurants
Lakeland Planning Commissioner Wesley Wright, seen here in the foreground in 2020, is opposed to a new car wash on U.S. 64. “Does Lakeland have an appetite for a car wash? In short, no,” he said. “We already have a good one on 64 less than a quarter of a mile away.” Commission member Jeff Adams can be seen in the background. (Greg Campbell/Special for The Daily Memphian)
Lakeland officials think the continued growth of the suburb should make it attractive to potential businesses and is willing to listen to an advisory group about that recruitment.
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Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.