Bartlett Fire Chief Terry Wiggins said the plan is to administer about 3,500 shots each week – over seven weeks that would be about 24,500 total inoculations.

Century Express Car Wash is considering a Lakeland location on U.S. 64 and going through the suburb’s review process to see if the location is feasible for both sides.

The agreement could lead to a partnership with Bartlett for a new vaccination site in the northeast quadrant of Shelby County.

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.

A new vaccine location to serve the northeast quadrant of the county could open soon in Bartlett.

Bartlett’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen authorized Mayor Keith McDonald to enter an agreement with Lakeland and Arlington to open a joint vaccination location at its meeting Tuesday.

Superintendent says 65% to 70% of the district’s employees have been vaccinated.

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.