Lakeland moves to hinder unwanted growth along city’s main roads

By , Daily Memphian Published: September 20, 2026 4:00 AM CT

Lakeland officials continue to look at plans to limit types of commercial development along major thoroughfares like U.S. 70 and Canada Road.

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Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.


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