Why you'd want to live in Lakeland

Located in scenic western Tennessee, Lakeland's low development and natural terrain fosters a sense of country living that is rapidly disappearing in other Shelby County communities and nearby Memphis. A number of lakes, ponds, streams, parks, and other recreational opportunities improve the quality of life for our residents, including a 65-acre park with open space, "The LAMP" Amphitheater, walking/hiking trails, and a lake for fishing. Although Lakeland’s $226,800 median home value in 2014 is high for Tennessee, living there comes with sizeable benefits. The city of 13,000 was one of only four communities in to receive a perfect 10 from GreatSchools. Lakeland also earned risk rating of “most safe,” and its 15-year income growth rate of 69.8% was second-highest in survey. The northeast Memphis suburb is home to the 235-acre Garner Lake, with its many recreational opportunities. via City of Lakeland