# Lakeland Report

> Local news for Lakeland, Tennessee — schools, businesses, events, and community stories.

The Lakeland Report publishes original reporting about Lakeland, Tennessee. Use the links below for the home page, machine-readable sitemap, and individual stories.

## Main

- [Home](https://lakelandreport.com/): Latest local news and featured stories from Lakeland, Tennessee.
- [All stories](https://lakelandreport.com/posts/): Full archive of Lakeland Report articles.
- [XML sitemap](https://lakelandreport.com/sitemap.xml): Canonical list of indexable pages.
- [News sitemap](https://lakelandreport.com/news-sitemap.xml): Recently published news URLs (Google News format).

## Posts


- [Lakeland Report Is Back (and We've Got a Lot to Catch Up On)](https://lakelandreport.com/posts/lakeland-report-is-back/): After a quiet stretch since August 2024, Lakeland Report is back covering local news in Lakeland, Tennessee, from City Hall to the ballot box.

- [Lakeland Rezones Walker Springs Land for Homes; Canada Road Repaving Bid Comes In at $1.48 Million](https://lakelandreport.com/posts/lakeland-walker-springs-rezoning-canada-road-resurfacing/): Lakeland commissioners rezoned 14.31 acres near Highway 64 and Walker Springs Drive from commercial to residential on Oct. 22, and the same agenda carried a $1.48 million contract to repave Canada Road.

- [Culver's Files Plans for Lakeland, Its First Memphis-Area Restaurant](https://lakelandreport.com/posts/culvers-lakeland-ashmont-site-plan/): Culver's has filed a site plan for a restaurant at the Ashmont development on Canada Road, and Lakeland's Planning Commission is set to review it in November.

- [Lakeland Votes Tuesday: Roman vs. McCarter for Mayor, Plus Two Commission Seats](https://lakelandreport.com/posts/lakeland-election-2026-mayor-commission-school-board/): Lakeland voters pick a mayor, two city commissioners and three school board members on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

- [Mark Your Calendars: Lakeland's Fall Yard Sale is Back!](https://lakelandreport.com/posts/lakeland-fall-yard-sale-2024/): Lakeland is hosting its annual Fall Yard Sale on September 28th, 2024, celebrating 10 years of community deals and treasures.

- [Retail Revamp: The Lake District's Chapter 11 Shuffle](https://lakelandreport.com/posts/retail-revamp-the-lake-districts-chic-chapter-11-shuffle/): Explore the latest Chapter 11 update for The Lake District, Lakeland, Tennessee's premier shopping center. Discover the strategic plan for refinancing, land parcel sales, legal provisions, and creditor satisfaction. Stay tuned for a reimagined shopping experience at the Lake District!

- [Taxpayer Money at Risk: Shocking Negligence in Property Purchase Revealed!](https://lakelandreport.com/posts/highlighting-concerns-purchasing-condemned-property/): This article analyzes the concerns surrounding the potential purchase of a condemned property based on a recent board of commissioners meeting.

- [Update on Lake District LLC Bankruptcy Case](https://lakelandreport.com/posts/update-lake-district-llc-bankruptcy-case/): Discover the latest update on the Lake District LLC bankruptcy case, as the court grants temporary access to cash collateral and schedules a final hearing to determine the company's financial future.

- [Lakeland's Popular Commercial Development, The Lake District, Plunges into Financial Crisis Amidst Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing](https://lakelandreport.com/posts/lakelands-popular-commercial-development-the-lake-district-plunges-into-financial-crisis-amidst-chapter-11-bankruptcy-filing/): Discover how The Lake District, a popular commercial development in Lakeland, Tennessee, narrowly escapes foreclosure by strategically filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

- [Lakeland Board of Commissioners Unanimously Supports Resolution to Improve Public Safety](https://lakelandreport.com/posts/lakeland-board-of-commissioners-unanimously-supports-resolution-to-improve-public-safety/): Lakeland Board of Commissioners Unanimously Supports Resolution to Improve Public Safety