There are 12 article(s) tagged Emily Harrell:

• May 2026

  • Lakeland shirks property tax rate hike: ‘We run a lot of things lean in this city’

    But residents of the Memphis suburb are about to see their sewer fees skyrocket. 

    By Michael Waddell May 22, 2026

  • Lakeland gets to work on U.S. 70 streetscape plan

    A Lakeland commission has embraced a corridor study for U.S. 70 through the suburb, complete with a quartet of roundabouts.

    By Michael Waddell May 15, 2026

• April 2026

  • Lakeland considers roundabouts for U.S. 70

    A consultant is recommending a series of roundabouts on U.S. 70 through the heart of Lakeland, saying that approach is safer than traffic signals at intersections.

    By Michael Waddell April 29, 2026

• March 2026

  • Lakeland appoints city manager

    Emily Harrell replaces former City Manager Michael Walker who was terminated by the board on Nov. 3 for “erosion of trust” involving several personnel decisions.

    By Michael Waddell March 03, 2026

• January 2026

  • Lakeland might have found a new city manager — and it’s an internal candidate

    The Lakeland Board of Commissioners terminated the contract of former City Manager Michael Walker on Nov. 3, citing an “erosion of trust” involving several personnel decisions.

    By Michael Waddell January 19, 2026

• December 2025

  • Lakeland board considers rezoning land along US 70

    Lakeland Board of Commissioners look at controlling commercial and industrial development along the U.S 70 corridor, with an eye toward preserving the character of the area.

    By Michael Waddell December 05, 2025

• June 2025

  • A long and winding road: Lakeland’s New Canada Road finally nears construction

    After years of waiting, construction could begin later this year on New Canada Road, providing more traffic lanes and a straighter alignment from Interstate 40 to U.S. 70.

    By Michael Waddell June 19, 2025

• February 2024

  • Lakeland’s New Canada Road construction moving closer to reality

    The city currently has $16.5 million in federal funds for the project through a Surface Transportation Block Grant.

    By Michael Waddell February 02, 2024

• March 2022

  • Lakeland taking steps to fight crime, improve sewer capacity 

    Lakeland leaders have voted to take over all sewer operations in the suburbs and to buy more Flock Security cameras. 

    By Michael Waddell March 11, 2022

  • Lakeland moves closer to acquiring remaining Stonebridge sewer assets

    Lakeland wants to purchase the sewer assets in the Stonebridge community so the suburb can continue to separate itself from the Memphis system.

    By Michael Waddell March 05, 2022

• October 2021

  • Lakeland board rejects changes to New Canada Road plan

    Citing the risk of losing TDOT funding if there are further delays, Lakeland officials are moving on with the New Canada Road project, and will decide on a connection to Laurel Hill Drive later.

    By Michael Waddell October 08, 2021

• September 2021

  • Lakeland BOC approves matters related to New Canada Road project

    A long-awaited realignment of Canada Road in Lakeland is moving closer to reality.

    By Michael Waddell September 03, 2021