Kings of the suburb: Four lion landmark statues debut in Lakeland
With a nod to the school system’s mascot, Lakeland unveiled a quartet of lion statues that will be placed in key spots around the suburb.
Topic: Lakeland
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November 2022
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Lakeland’s vision for The Lake District becoming reality
The Lake District continues to welcome new businesses to the mixed-use development near Interstate 40 and Canada Road, but two big-name restaurants, Marshall Steakhouse and Mike Miller’s Let It Fly, could be in jeopardy.
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Lakeland to consider changing its charter and form of government
After working under a Board of Commissioners and Mayor form of government since Lakeland was founded, departing Mayor Mike Cunningham wants to see if a change to district representation is a better approach.
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October 2022
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New businesses popping up at Lakeland Town Square
An exercise center, a floral shop and a coffeehouse are opening their doors in Lakeland Town Square.
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Suburban home construction shows signs of improvement
Supply chain issues and rising interest rates are starting to impact residential construction in northeast Shelby County, but thus far, construction is keeping pace with previous years.
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September 2022
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Lakeland economic development board unhappy with retail recruiter
Officials don’t believe they are getting adequate information (or success for that matter) from the firm hired last year.
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Lakeland taps new finance director, retail recruitment in full swing
Carlin O. Stuart takes over as finance director as the city seeks vendors to fill in the retail gaps.
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August 2022
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Suburbs stand together, want MLGW to remain with TVA
Another round of suburbs add their input Tuesday, Aug. 30, on the potential MLGW-TVA split.
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Suburbs to consider formal support for MLGW to stay with TVA
A resolution has been drafted that will encourage Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division to remain with Tennessee Valley Authority for reliability and to avoid high infrastructure costs.
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Germantown, Lakeland mayoral candidates unopposed as ballots are set in suburban elections
The qualifying deadline for the Nov. 8 election was Thursday at noon. In addition to the federal and state elections, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown and Lakeland are holding municipal elections.
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New suburban principals enjoying first week of classes
New principals in the northeastern municipal districts open the school year with hope, promise and new direction.
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July 2022
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Adventure tourism in Lakeland?
Lakeland was designated an adventure tourism district for the state of Tennessee in 2017.
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A bright, green future: suburban municipalities map park plans
Suburban communities are mapping out their goals for parks over the next several years.
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June 2022
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More candidates enter races in four suburban cities
Candidates continue to pull petitions to get on the November ballot in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown and Lakeland municipal elections.
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Suburban mayors voice concerns over MLGW talks
Leaders of Shelby County’s smaller municipalities eye Memphis Light Gas & Water Division’s discussions to replace Tennessee Valley Authority, and say they’re frustrated by having no input in the discussion.
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Lakeland board approves Ashmont outline plan
A change in perception by one Lakeland commissioner has moved the Ashmont project from being in jeopardy to the next phase of consideration.
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April 2022
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Lakeland review board moves $150 million Ashmont project forward
After much discussion and the removal of a convenience store/gas station, a project at Davies Plantation and Canada roads has the endorsement of the Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission.
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Lakeland school board approves growing fiscal budget
“I’ve reviewed the budget, and I think it is a reasonable and appropriate budget as we approach new territory as we’ve done so many times in this school system in the last nine years,” LSS board chairman Kevin Floyd said.
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Lakeland mayor files ethics complaint against commissioner
According to Commissioner Wesley Wright, the complaint centers on something he said on Facebook about the Ashmont mixed-use project.
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March 2022
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Prominent Lakeland development inches closer to gaining MPC blessing
A project at Canada and Davies Plantation roads is reaching some of the goals Lakeland officials want for the site, but there are still concerns with the plan for Ashmont.
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Burnin’ Love Laser Engraving opens Bartlett storefront
A Lakeland family hopes for a hunka, hunka business as they expand their online offerings of customized mugs, charcuterie boards and more to a storefront near Stage and North Germantown roads.
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February 2022
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Incumbents plan another run for Lakeland school board seats
The three will seek new terms when their offices appear on the Nov. 8 municipal ballot.
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Increasing home sales add to suburbs’ growth
Most suburbs saw more homes sell than the year prior. The seller’s market and low inventory continue to drive prices upward.
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January 2022
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New barbecue restaurant to open in The Lake District
The restaurant will be located on a site where Malco once considered building a theater.
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Lakeland OKs new Allies of Diversity Club for grades 7 and up
Following controversy last month surrounding a request for a Gay-Straight Alliance Club, a new Allies of Diversity Club will be allowed at Lakeland Preparatory School (LPS) for students in 7th grade and higher.
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