Welcome Residents

As a resident of this community, you will find the Lakeland government is dedicated to providing a quality living experience for our residents. 

Up-to-date Lakeland information is available by calling City Hall at 867-2717. Also see the City's cable access channel, local Channel 19.

Citizen comments are encouraged at all City Board and Commission meetings. All City meetings are held at Lakeland City Hall located at 10001 Highway 70 in Lakeland.

Lakeland imposes no city property tax. The City funds its operations entirely from Tennessee sales taxes, a portion of which revert to the cities of origin; from a state per-capita rebate of gasoline tax income; and from a few specific fees. Although changes in Tennessee tax law and in population growth resulting in increased needs for services may eventually require the imposition of property taxes, the emphasis in Lakeland has been to provide minimal services and to contract for necessary services, such as fire and police protection, with Shelby County.

Neighborhoods

Many Lakeland neighborhoods have associations to promote friendliness, safety, communication and neighborhood appeal. The Council of Lakeland Associations also publishes the Lakeland Citywatch (PDF).

• Bentbrook Hills Homeowners Association
• Creekside Manor Homeowners Association 
• East Shores Homeowners Association
• Fairway Meadows Neighborhood Association
• Garner Lake Homeowners Association
• Lakeland Estates Homeowners Association
• Oakwood Homeowners Association
• Plantation Hills Homeowners' Association
• Rural Area Residents Association
• Windward Slopes Homeowners Association
• Woodbridge Homeowners Association
• Woodland Park Homeowners Association