Lakeland Approved by Shelby County Commission for Fourth TIF District

On Monday, October 28, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted 9-2 to approve a new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for Lakeland, supporting...

Lakeland Arts and Crafts Festival This Weekend

The highly anticipated second annual Lakeland Arts and Crafts Festival is set to take place this weekend at Lakeland Town Square, with organizers expecting...

Lakeland BOC Approves Greenway Project to Enhance Trail Connectivity

Lakeland leaders have been pursuing improved connectivity through trails and walkways for several years, and a major milestone was reached on Thursday, Oct. 3....

Lakeland Pavilion Project Gains Momentum at City Meetings

Lakeland’s long-discussed pavilion at Town Square is inching closer to reality as city officials and developers renew efforts to bring the project to fruition....

Gelato Stand Proposed For Lakeland Town Square

At last night's Municipal Planning and Design Review Commission meeting there were multiple agenda items related to Lakeland Town Square, the multi-use development located...

Lakeland School System Acquires New District Office Space

In a significant move, the Lakeland School System (LSS) has taken a major step toward securing a permanent home for its district office staff....

Lakeland Moves Forward with Community Center Partnership with YMCA

After much planning, the long-awaited Lakeland Community Center has taken a major step toward becoming a reality. The project, a partnership between the City...

Mayor Roman Reflects on Lakeland’s Decade of Growth in State of the City Address

At the September meeting of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, held at the Lakeland Golf Club on Thursday, September 26, 2024, Mayor Josh Roman...