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...

Winter weather today?  City has you covered

On the chance that some of that frozen stuff hits Lakeland streets today (11.14.18), the City of Lakeland is prepared. Emily Harrell, PE CPESC, city...

LSB meeting: Kelley Hale recognized – LSS audit is “clean” for 4th year

Meeting in the LMPS (Lakeland Middle Preparatory School) library last night (11.12.18), the LSB (Lakeland School Board) and Dr. Ted Horrell, LSS (Lakeland School...

TIF financing approved for Lakeland Commons, with no cost to City

A $48.9 million planned development in Lakeland was unanimously approved for $5.4 million in TIF revenue tonight (11.12.18) with no cost or liability to...