Memphis Library: A study of 430 appointed positions within Memphis City government uncovers that more than half of those positions are within the Library system!

Consolidation: Now that a new metro charter commission will be formed, who will appoint its members?

H1N1 Virus: The Health Department is scheduling a series of community meetings to discuss the swine flu. A case of swine flu in the Memphis Mayor’s office is creating discussion of public safety in public buildings. More on that from Eyewitness News, WREG. “Fist bumps” are replacing handshakes now? Tamiflu is flying off the shelves.

The 2010 County Mayoral Race: Deidre Malone made her candidacy official yesterday. More on the first candidates from WREG.

Memphis City Schools: Efforts by Memphis Police to track truants related to crime are being blocked by the MCS administration. Space the MCS system leased for an overage and alternative school in Mendenhall Square Mall turns out not to meet fire code requirements.

MLG&W: At today’s board of directors meeting upgrading internet security will be discussed.

Mississippi: Governor Haley Barbour wants to use Federal stimulus funds to subsidise almost 5000 private-sector jobs in the state.

Libertyland: The local activist group Save Libertyland is upset with plans for the Fairgrounds, especially the Carousel.

West Tennessee: A volunteer cleanup of the Hatchie River will take place this Saturday.

Chick-fil-A: The much-storied Midtown location on Union Avenue opens today. The first 100 diners got a year’s worth of free Chick-fil-A food. It’s a “tent city” outside the store last night. They’re coming from everywhere, too.

Arkansas: The Department of Emergency Management is warning people to stay prepared for disasters.

Business: Medtronic is recalling certain brands of a defibrillator.

A professional profile of Stephen H. Biller, of The Biller Law Firm, from the Daily News.

People in Business, from the Commercial Appeal.

Delta Air Lines: The company plans to pledge its Pacific route assets to back a $500 million debt offering.

National Federation of Independent Business: The local chapter honored Kenny Crenshaw for his advocacy of small business.

Survey Says: More Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Government mortgage reductions will save $11 billion for borrowers. Mortgage application rates fall, though the Labor Day holiday is a factor. Despite the economy, leisure travel is still a priority. Industrial production was up in August.

DeSoto County: Officials are cracking down on tax scofflaws — specifically, people who live out of district but have kids in County schools. Olive Branch police are upset they are not getting a pay raise this year. To help combat the flu, Southaven will install hand sanitisers in all bathrooms. Watch out for road repairs on Goodman Road between Olive Branch and Southaven.

Memphis City Council: Fox13’s Les Smith gives a report card to the Council.

Politics: US Senator Bob Corker talks with Knoxville blogger Instapundit about health care reform, debt limits and presidential ambitions. US Rep. Marsha Blackburn introduced a resolution calling for the President to describe and limit the powers of his “special advisers”. How Mid-South US representatives voted on the Rep. Joe Wilson censure.

The Nashville / Metro Council passed an ordinance banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

The 2010 County Mayoral Race: The Commercial Appeal explores a city v. county dynamic between Deidre Malone and Harold Byrd. Twitter status as a campaigning and message-control tool. Two similarly named groups are hosting candidate forums next week. Fox13 interviews Jerry Lawler.

Shelby County Ethics Commission: Newest member Steve McCleskey will discuss his role and hopes with the commission.

Memphis’ Next Mayor: The Commercial Appeal profiles candidate Randy Cagle.

Memphis Zoo: Next Saturday, the 26th, is the Harvest Festival.

Memphis College of Arts: Like many other local colleges and universities, enrollment was up this year. Way up, in fact.

Collierville: The Board of Mayor and Aldermen votes to expand a water treatment plant; more in the Commercial Appeal. Mayor Stan Joyner’s thoughts on consolidation. (via the Collierville Independent)

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority: The board of commissioners meets this morning.

University of Memphis: The university is facing an additional $6 million budget cut. Study Abroad scholarships help students travel and study overseas. (all stories via the Daily Helmsman) More on the school’s budget cuts.

Canadian National Railroad: Next week they will unveil a major renovation to their South Memphis railyard.

Tennessee: More on the state road builders’ request for a gas tax rise.

The West Clinic: They are one of only 25 clinics using a new blood test for ovarian cancer.

St Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Ongoing renovations are making the building like a “checkerboard” of work.

Joy’s Life and Times: Thoughts on convoluted anti-drug testing and qualification procedures for world-class triathlon events.

I’ll be the one in heels: Is anyone else as shocked as she is by the new 90210?

a field guide to urban memphis: Patrick Swayze dreams.

Brain Release Valve: A bit of history: Napoleon vs the Russians.

Cliff Heegel Ph.D.: Hello, Grandpa!

Commontaries: Is AC all suit?

Downtown Memphis Blog: If you missed Memphis Memoirs: Downtown, it’s running again soon.

Fertile Ground: Hey, she’s going to be nearly famous!

Urf! 7.

Commercial Appeal: The City Council and the Mayor missed an opportunity to dig deeper into the Jefferson / Wilkins / Herenton mess.

Because I Said So: Kids aren’t some magical, mystical fount of wisdom and other myths. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Wendi C. Thomas: “(Sidney) Chism is quickly becoming that loony uncle….” (via the Commercial Appeal)

Friends for Our Riverfront: Birds travel the Mississippi River, too.

Boy In The ‘Hood: For obvious reasons, they can’t call it “Walt’s World” any more.

vibinc: He’s managed to get blocked on Twitter by a political candidate.

Lean Left: Normally, a topic like this isn’t our bailiwick but these thoughts on the duty of a military to protect foolish citizens who put themselves in deadly harm’s way are so good, it’s worth a mention. And a few minutes of your time.

Memphis Lagniappe: Don’t forget that this weekend is the Cooper-Young Festival. While much of Midtown Memphis is celebrating the new Chick-fil-A on Union, the last sentence of this post is a warning of what’s to come.

MemphisConnect: The music schedule for the Cooper-Young Festival and some recommendations. The Lamplighter’s Miss Shirley really needs your help. The Cooper-Young “Festibal” has its own music video! Yeah!

Paul Ryburn’s Journal: Tons o’ fun downtown.

Reginald Milton’s A Fresh Look: A return to returnables?

sharp stick in the eye: Envelope wraps?

Steve’s Nude Memphis Blog: A long, angry rant (what other kind does Steve writer?) about the misandry of the Headline News network.

Thaddeus Matthews: Did John Elkington hold a fundraiser for Memphis mayoral candidate A C Wharton?