LakelandTennessee
Lakeland is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, and a part of the Memphis metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Lakeland had a population of 13,904..
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About Lakeland
Lakeland, TN is a close-knit town located in southwestern Tennessee with an estimated population of 14,416.
Officially, Lakeland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 23.51 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 613 residents per square mile.
What Makes Lakeland Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Lakeland — but the Tennessee one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Tennessee, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Tennessee — one of 504 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 14,416.
- Easy reach of Bartlett (6 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lakeland
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lakeland
- International Harvester Managerial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lakeland
- Lakeland Elementary School
- Lakeland Preparatory School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.