Lakeland School System Awarded $50,000 State Grant

Grant will be used to Boost Career and Technical Education. The Lakeland School System has been awarded a $50,000 Perkins Reserve Grant by the Tennessee...

Ahi Asian Bistro Set to Open in Lakeland Town Square in Spring 2026

After months of speculation surrounding Phase 2 of the Lakeland Town Square development, local residents are finally getting a glimpse of what’s to come....

Midsouth Development District Reintroduced at Lakeland Chamber Luncheon

The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce welcomed Anna McQuiston as the guest speaker for this month’s luncheon, where she reintroduced the Midsouth Development District (MDD)...

Lakeland Prep Soccer: A Breakout Season and Bright Future Ahead

Lakeland Prep Boys Soccer wrapped up the 2025 season with a historic run, finishing with an impressive 19-3-2 record and capturing District, Regional, and...

Lakeland Lions Youth Football Registration Open Through June 29

Parents still have time to register their children for the Lakeland Lions Youth Football program, with the deadline set for June 29. The city’s...

Tennessee Highway Patrol Begins Construction on New District 4 Headquarters in Lakeland

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has officially begun construction on a new District 4 Headquarters in Lakeland, marking a significant development for public safety...

Lakeland Holds the Line on Property Taxes as 2025-26 Budget Is Approved

In a move that sets it apart from neighboring communities, the Lakeland Board of Commissioners approved the city’s 2025–26 fiscal year budget and maintained...

Lakeland Hosts Summer Community Cleanup Day on June 28

The City of Lakeland is inviting residents to take part in its annual Summer Community Cleanup Day, scheduled for Saturday, June 28, from 8:00...