Be a Good Neighbor

How to Be a Good Neighbor During the Fall and Holiday Seasons

As fall settles into West Tennessee and the holiday season approaches, neighborhoods begin to take on a different atmosphere. Homes are decorated with pumpkins,...
Symbols of Halloween

Why Black Cats, Bats, and Owls Became Symbols of Halloween

As Halloween approaches, familiar decorations begin appearing on front porches, in store windows, and throughout neighborhoods. Alongside pumpkins, ghosts, and skeletons, three animals frequently...
Halloween and Pets

Halloween and Pets: How to Keep Dogs and Cats Safe During the Holiday

Halloween is an exciting time for families throughout Lakeland, with costumes, decorations, and trick-or-treating bringing a festive atmosphere to neighborhoods. While children and adults...
Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week: Encouraging Healthy Choices and Drug-Free Communities

Each October, schools, families, and communities across the United States participate in Red Ribbon Week, a national awareness campaign dedicated to encouraging healthy choices...
Make Your Home Trick-or-Treater Friendly

How to Make Your Home Trick-or-Treater Friendly This Halloween

With Halloween approaching, neighborhoods throughout Lakeland will soon be filled with costumes, decorations, and families enjoying one of fall's most anticipated traditions. For many...
Mid-South Fair

The Mid-South Fair Returns October 1: What Lakeland Families Should Know

October is beginning with a familiar Mid-South tradition, and Lakeland families will not have to travel far to take part. The Mid-South Fair returns...
Lakeland Community Cleanup Day

Lakeland Community Cleanup Day Offers Residents a Convenient Way to Clear Out Bulky Items

Lakeland residents preparing for a fall cleanout will have an opportunity to get rid of furniture, electronics, yard debris, and other difficult-to-dispose-of items during...
September LAMP Concert

Lakeland’s September LAMP Concert Brings Music and Homecoming Night to IH Park

September evenings in Tennessee can offer a welcome transition between the heat of summer and the arrival of fall, and Lakeland residents will have...