LSB approves contract to build LMPS fields

In a special meeting last night (3.26.1), the Lakeland School Board (LSB) approved a “construction manager at risk” contract with Chris Woods Construction for...

Municipal judge position open in Lakeland

The City of Lakeland is seeking applications for the newly created position of municipal judge. Link to the job description and application:  https://www.lakelandtn.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=654 The to-be-hired magistrate...

BOC talks trees, violations and making the City better

It could have been the Lorax, speaking for the trees at the BOC (Board of Commissioners) special meeting tonight (3.22.18) at City Hall. “I am...

Thursday night (3.22.18): Public hearing for Beer Board, Followed by BOC Special

There will be a special meeting of the Beer Board and public hearing at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow (3.22.18) at City Hall. The hearing, discussion and...

Lakeland residents: Permit required to remove 10”+ diameter trees

After several recent incidents of trees removal or “tree pruning,” the City reminds residents that some tree work requires City approval. Cory Brady, PLA, AICP,...

Parks and Rec/Natural Resources Board March meeting

By Andre' Nolan, P&R Board member The Board met Tuesday (3.13.18) night at City Hall. Parks Zadie E. Kuehl Memorial Park No reports to SCSO (Shelby County Sheriff’s...

Community meetings for City Park: Two more opportunities

In the first of three public presentations, Parks and Recreation Department Head Kevin Rooney described a proposed City Park with a series of slides...
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BOC tonight: Mayor discusses failed resolution

(Watch interview, above, with Mayor Wyatt Bunker following the BOC meeting.) During a 30-minute BOC (Board of Commissioners) business meeting tonight (3.8.18), a resolution to...