Lakeland Responds to Icy Road Conditions Amid Ongoing Winter Weather

The City of Lakeland continues to respond to resident concerns over icy neighborhood streets while prioritizing the safety of major roadways during the ongoing...

From Classroom to Coffee: The Story Behind Lakeland’s Shadrachs Coffee

Jonathan and Anna-Marie Penn never set out to become business owners. Their professional paths began in education, where both devoted years to teaching and...

Lakeland Teens Turn Ice Storm Into Unexpected Business Opportunity

When a major snow and ice storm brought the Mid-South to a standstill this week, a group of Lakeland teens decided to turn adversity...

Lakeland Prepares for Potentially Historic Winter Storm

The City of Lakeland is bracing for what could become a historic winter storm as forecasts call for significant snowfall beginning Friday, January 23,...
Lakeland’s Next Generation of Sports Stars

Lakeland Prep Names Blake Waddell High School Principal-Elect Ahead of Leadership Transition

Lakeland School System has announced that current vice principal Blake Waddell has been selected as the high school principal-elect of Lakeland Preparatory School (LPS)....

Lakeland Development Activity Signals Renewed Growth Heading Into 2026

Despite a slowdown in new home sales last year, Lakeland is positioning itself for a strong resurgence in 2026 as major residential and mixed-use...

Major Progress Reported on New Canada Road Expansion in Lakeland

Lakeland officials say the long-awaited New Canada Road expansion is firmly underway, with construction crews clearing substantial portions of trees along the future four-lane...

Tennessee Highway Patrol District 4 Headquarters Under Construction

Construction activity behind the Sonic Drive-In along U.S. Highway 64 has drawn attention from Lakeland residents and motorists in recent months. The development, previously...