MPC/DRC monthly meeting:  Motel 6/Econo Lodge given February, April deadlines

By Carl Helton, MPC/DRC Board member During its monthly meeting Thursday (11.15.18) at City Hall, the MPC/DRC (Municipal Planning Commission/Design Review Commission) reviewed façade, lighting...

TIF funding for Lakeland Commons gets approval from SCC

The Shelby County Commission (SCC) today (11.19.18) passed a resolution 9-2 approving the Economic Impact Plan for the Lakeland Commons Development at U.S. Highway...

Christmas Festival and Santa Coming to Lakeland in just a few weeks

Come to the Lakeland Christmas Festival from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7 for Santa visits, crafts and hand-delivered Christmas wish lists. The annual family...

Tennis courts closed today

Tennis courts at Windward Slopes closed today (11.17.18) for resurfacing.  Closed about a week according to Kevin Rooney, director of Lakeland Parks and Rec.

P&R monthly Board meeting: Christmas Festival, Arbor Day dates set

The Parks and Recreation/Natural Resources (P&R) Board met Tuesday (11.13.18) for a regular monthly meeting and set dates for two December events. The date for...

Closures for Thanksgiving Week

Lakeland Schools will be closed Nov. 19-23 for Thanksgiving.  Staff at the LSS (Lakeland School System) central offices at City Hall will be closed...

Second Annual Fall Band Workshop at LMPS tomorrow

The University of Memphis Director of Bands will be at LMPS (Lakeland Middle Preparatory School) tomorrow (11.16.18) for a Band Workshop from 1 –...