Look for the helpers – They are in Lakeland

By Deborah Thomas, Lakeland school board member Everyone’s much beloved, cardigan-wearing neighbor, Mr. Rogers, once shared the advice of his mother, who told him to...

Tree saplings and salads distributed in Lakeland Tuesday

It was just in time for Earth Day and her 20th wedding anniversary. Jennifer Hill dropped by the Corner Shops in Lakeland yesterday (4.21.20) to...

P&R to virtual meet at 4 p.m. today

The Municipal Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Advisory Board (P&R) will meet by electronic/telephonic means of communication this afternoon (4.22.20) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Link...

Community Clean-up Day moved to the fall

Because of closures related to COVID-19, the annual Spring Community Clean-up Day has been cancelled with the next one planned in November. Rhonda Fink, Lakeland...

TN Safer at Home Order expires April 30th, phased reopening next week

Today (4.20.20) Gov. Bill Lee announced the order for Tennesseans to remain at home will expire April 30th, with the vast majority of businesses...

IDB meeting: Both items approved, ALDI construction to start April 27th

The Industrial Development Board (IDB) met for a special meeting Thursday (4.16.20) and approved a TIF (Tax increment Financing) draw for the Lakeland Town...

MPC/DRC votes on two final site plans – Yes to LPS and no to...

By Carl Helton, Lakeland Currents staff writer The Municipal Planning/Design Review Commission (MPC/DRC) met Thursday night (4.16.20) and approved a final site plan for Lakeland...