Lakeland Tennessee Map

About Lakeland, Tennessee

Lakeland is a locality in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 14,192. The population density is 231.0 people per km². Lakeland is located at 35.2306°N, 89.7404°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38002.

Lakeland, Tennessee, unfolds across a landscape softened by the humid embrace of the Mid-South. It lies 5.6 miles north-north-east of Cordova, TN (from Cordova, TN: bearing 21°T), and is situated 7.8 miles east-north-east of Bartlett. Gentle swells of land, cloaked in verdant growth for much of the year, hint at the fertile soil beneath, a subtle undulation that guides the eye rather than demands attention. The air here often carries a damp, earthy perfume, thick with the scent of pine needles and the distant murmur of water, a constant reminder of the region's affinity with moisture. Mature oak and sweetgum trees stand sentinel along its roadways, their broad canopies casting a dappled, shifting shade that lends a certain quiet grace to the everyday passage of life. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a honeyed quality, bathing everything in a warm, diffused glow that seems to slow the very pulse of the day. This corner of Shelby County, a place where the past whispers through the rustling leaves, draws its character from a history intertwined with agriculture and a steady, evolving economy. For generations, the land itself was the primary architect of Lakeland's prosperity, yielding crops that sustained its early settlers and shaped its rural charm. Though the agricultural roots remain, the economic tapestry has broadened, embracing a more diversified approach that includes burgeoning commercial interests and a thriving residential development, all while retaining a palpable sense of community. The presence of the Wolf River, a ribbon of life that meanders through the broader region, has always been a defining element, influencing the settlement patterns and offering a tranquil counterpoint to the industrious hum of modern life in Lakeland.

About This Lakeland Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lakeland, Tennessee with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lakeland and Shelby County.

Detailed location data for Lakeland includes the ZIP code (38002), telephone area code (901), county seat of Shelby County (Memphis), and school district assignment (Lakeland School System District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lakeland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.