The Lakeland Board of Commissioners is crafting new zoning regulations and design guidelines to set a tone for future developments in the suburb.

More than half the initial commercial space in Lakeland Commons is pre-leased, and the first apartments in the $20 million mixed-use project should be completed by early summer, a principal with the project said.

Locally owned Frost Bake Shop will open its third location in The Lake District, the latest business to claim a spot in the mixed-use development. 

The second location of Marshall Steakhouse will hold 340 customers and occupy 7,800 square feet on two levels with a brewery onsite.

The Commission endorses a gas station/fast-food restaurant for Lakeland Commons, but it has questions about the design facing U.S. 70.

Building towards the future, Lakeland Prep begins baseball and softball seasons in hopes the teams will stay together through high school as the district adds grades.

Marshall Steakhouse is adding to its popular Holly Springs location, opening a second restaurant at The Lake District in Lakeland.

Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington students will continue to learn remotely Monday as uncertainty around road conditions in the suburbs persists.

Suburb is considering tightening some of its land use regulations regarding gas stations and other development issues.

Like other municipal districts, Lakeland is concerned about some of the state regulations regarding testing and advancement from third grade.

Lakeland advisory board considers future development, the need for a comprehensive land use plan and how to update some of its out-of-date businesses.

The district was one of 20 awarded the State Personnel Development Grant in 2018 through a competitive grant process.

Club Windward, a landmark at the Canada Road exit of Interstate 40 in Lakeland has new owners and potentially a new direction once the impact of COVID-19 wanes.

Lakeland commission recommends approval of Heathfield at Scotts Creek, but wants more detail before considering convenience store at Lakeland Commons.

The governor and education commissioner have touted districts won’t be penalized based on test results. However, that’s only if 80% of students take the exam. Superintendents are concerned as so much uncertainty surrounds the requirements.

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

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

The St. Jude Dream Home — a major fundraiser for the hospital — will be built again in Lakeland this year.

The new paint scheme on a water tower in Lakeland isn’t exactly in keeping with the color the suburb has chosen in its branding.

After a semester of dealing with students during a pandemic, Arlington and Lakeland school officials hope they have enough experience to simplify things in the spring semester.

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.

Millington students will return to school virtually Jan. 4, due to the prediction by the Shelby County Health Department that COVID-19 cases will increase because of holiday gatherings.

As new outparcels become available in The Lake District, Adams Jacobs is bringing a new concept of restaurant and grocery store featuring international foods.

After years of waiting and debating, construction of Lakeland’s high school is underway an on schedule to open for the 2022-23 school year.

Lakeland Board of Commissioners welcome new commissioner and selects a vice mayor in a lengthy agenda dealing with development, park plans and a 20-year vision.