News Flash

City Manager's Update - May 29, 2023

Happy Memorial Day Lakeland Residents!

Last week the planned Industrial Development Board (IDB) meeting on Thursday night was cancelled, as we had too many members of the IDB unavailable. The good news is that they are available this week, and the meeting ...

Summer Entertainment Series - IH Park

2023 Youth Football

2023 Competition & Recreational Lakeland Cheer

City Manager's Update - May 22, 2023

Good Morning Lakeland Residents!

Last week we had our update on the Lakeland P.U.L.S.E. Comprehensive Plan and a Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting - this week there is only one public meeting: The Industrial Development Board (IDB) meets Thursday evenin...

Adult Soccer League - Registration Now Open

ADULT SOCCER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Registration Dates: April 4^th - June 5^th 

Who: Male and Female Players Ages 18+

When: Games are on Saturday mornings beginning June 10th; Practices are scheduled by the team on an as n...

City Manager's Update - May 15, 2023

Good Monday Lakeland Residents,

As we start off a warm and hopefully sunny week, you may notice some work underway at City Hall. The front entrance sidewalks and concrete areas are being reconstructed to make City Hall more accessible for all our residents...

City Manager's Weekly Update - May 8, 2023

Good Morning Lakeland Residents!

I appreciate all the positive feedback received from these weekly reports, and am glad to know they are helpful in keeping you connected to City Hall. We have two meetings in the Board room this week, and here are the headl...

City Manager's Update - May 1, 2023

Good Morning Lakeland Residents!

It's May, and a busy month ahead for the City of Lakeland. There are several community activities planned for this month, everything from trail runs to sports and recreation registrations - please be sure to follow...

City Manager's Update - April 24, 2023

Good Morning Lakeland Residents,

Things are starting to take off for Lakeland in a big way, and I hope you share my excitement for the plans and amenities that are in the works for our great city! I'm speaking, of course, of the potential for a co...

City Manager's Update - April 17, 2023

Good Morning Lakeland Residents,

Let's jump right into things on this Monday morning with the headlines for this week:

• The Board of Commissioners (BOC) will consider the final passage of new sewer user rates
• The current year's budget will be further amended ...

City Manager's Update - April 10, 2023

Good Morning Lakeland Residents,

Thank you to all the Lakeland residents, City Staff, and volunteers who showed up and showed out in a big way for our neighbors in Covington last week! As Mayor Josh Roman reported on social media, with your donations, love...

City Manager's Update - April 3, 2023

Greetings Lakeland Residents,

We are now in the month of April - a time of family and faith, and a time when the business of the City is ramping up for consistently warmer weather! This week, my update includes three main sections:

• A Look Back to Last Week
• A...

City Manager's Update - March 20, 2023

Good Morning Lakeland Residents!

I pray that everyone who was privileged enough to travel last week on Spring Break had a great time, and made it safely there and back again home to Lakeland! My appreciation goes out to all of our City Staff and volunteers...

City Manager's Update - March 27, 2023

Greetings Lakeland Residents,

It is budget season at City Hall, as your City leadership works together to ensure that we have a solid footing on which to begin the new fiscal year in July (which will be here before we know it). Tomorrow night is the first ...

City Manager's Update - March 13, 2023

Good Morning Lakeland Residents!

And happy Spring Break to LSS! If you, like me, are traveling this week - I wish you well and safe travels there and back again. While I am out of the office this week, urgent matters may be addressed with our Acting City M...

City Manager's Update - March 6, 2023

Good Morning Lakeland Residents!

Last week we were all excited to see the resident turnout and support for the Lakeland P.U.L.S.E. Comprehensive Plan public engagement workshop! With over 80 residents in attendance, we obtained some valuable feedback to th...

City Manager's Update - February 27, 2023

Good Morning Lakeland Residents,

As we begin another week in the City of Lakeland, let's once again look back at last week's activities and look ahead to what's coming up this week. Our headlines for this week are:

• The Lakeland P.U.L.S.E. Comprehensive Plan...

City Manager's Update - February 20, 2023

Good Morning Lakeland Residents,

Last week the Board Chambers were overflowing with citizen engagement, as your fellow residents showed up in large numbers to take advantage of all of our democratic right to be heard in local governance. I'm certa...

City Manager's Update - February 13, 2023

Good Morning Lakeland Residents!

It is a busy season in the City of Lakeland, and there continues to be many opportunities for you to be involved in the city’s governance and have your voice heard. To quickly summarize the “headlines&am...

City Manager's Update - February 6, 2023

Good Morning Lakeland Residents!

With forecasted temperatures in the mid-60’s for the high, it is thankfully shaping up to be a much milder week than last week! Along those lines, our contracted trash collection service is running behind due to t...

City Manager's Update - January 30, 2023

Good Morning Lakeland residents!

As with last week, I want to direct your attention to the lakelandtn.gov/agendas page for the official record of the City's public meetings, both those that have happened and those scheduled. For upcoming meetings, agendas ...