School Menus: Memphis City schools here and Shelby County schools here.

Second Amendment: Saturday’s Gifts for Guns swap netted approximately 160 firearms. The total take. More from WMC, Eyewitness News. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Nashville gun show “sting” has now drawn the interest of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Mayoral candidate and County Mayor A C Wharton is touting his membership and endorsement of this group, Mayors Against Illegal Guns.

Elbert Jefferson: His attorney was at pains to remind the media and the public that Jefferson still has his job as City Attorney, even as he is on medical leave. More from Eyewitness News. His future is still uncertain.

H1N1 Virus: The Memphis & Shelby County Health Department has received its first shipment of the vaccine. More from Eyewitness News, Fox13.

Memphis City Schools: After a fight at Whitehaven High’s homecoming game, parents are calling for stepped up security.

Shelby Farms: The no-turning-back point is being reached for the Shelby Farms Parkway, connecting Mullins Station and Walnut Grove Roads.

Property Tax Reappraisal: A look at the County property tax reappraisal process and some strategies for successful lowering of tax assessment.

Tennessee: Tax revenues have fallen below forecast for the second month this fiscal year. Is Bill Frist trying to become the next Al Gore? The 287(g) program allows local law enforcement to identify immigration lawbreakers and hold them. The Department of Education has received an educational grant for special education children. The State has, since September 1, had a law preventing robocalling if you are on a “Do Not Call” list.

Collierville: There will be no Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting today, thanks to the Columbus Day holiday.

NEW & UPDATED! Single Source School Funding: A meeting today of City councillors and County commissioners along with Memphis school board members blew apart after school board president Tomeka Hart effectively shot down both the Carpenter and Ritz proposals. The Daily News has more on the story.

County Commissioner Mike Ritz has released his single-source funding proposal, ahead of the October 7 vote on the subject. Here’s the proposal itself (DOC format) and a summary of funding levels and the property tax changes required (DOC format). The Daily News discusses his proposal.

Commissioner Mike Carpenter’s counter-proposal’s press release and the proposal itself. (DOC document)

Elvis Ranch: Also known as the Circle G Ranch in Horn Lake, it is for sale, if you have $6.5 million.

Real Estate: The news still isn’t good, but the Memphis apartment market seems to be stabilising. A look at Harold Buehler, who is one of the most prolific and controversial home builders in Memphis, ahead of his County Commission hearing over 140 more public properties. More Memphis numbers on real estate from the Memphis Area Association of Realtors.

Shelby County Commission: A review of appointments to boards and commissions is scheduled for today. The full Commission agenda is here.

Pfc Brandon Owens: His body returned to Memphis on Saturday. He is remembered by family and friends. More from WMC, Eyewitness News, Fox13. More on the vigil.

Downtown: The Eureka True Vine Baptist Church fed the homeless and passed out blankets and coats on Sunday.

The University of Memphis: The school is partnering with the Washington Centerbring internship availability to students. MATA route and service cutbacks are hurting some students. The Roar Shack is the latest campus dining “cafe”. NORML is trying to reactivate its old U of M branch. (via the Daily Helmsman)

Agriculture: Higher production is forecast for cotton, soybeans and corn this year, though Mississippi has been hard hit.

Mississippi: The State’s pre-paid college fund is safe, says State Treasurer Tate Reeves, although it is only seventy-five percent funded.

Business: A business profile of CheezyWeezy.com, which hosts children’s pictures online, from the Daily News. Valero Energy plans to eliminate 100 jobs at a New Jersey refinery.

Done Deals, from the Commerical Appeal. People in business, from the CA, for Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

DeSoto County: Hernando mayor Chip Johnson is on a campaign against childhood obesity. Also, Hernando officials are trying to gauge interest in community recycling. County officials make decisions on I-269 bridges at Craft Road. Ryan’s Ranch, for disable children, has gotten zoning approval.

Survey Says: CEO confidence has risen for the thrid straight quarter this year. Consumer confidence is also rising. Three-quarters of small business owners are not using social media. (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

FedEx: They took delivery of the first of a new fleet of Boeing 777 planes. More from WMC.

Adopt-A-Highway: The program is celebrating its 20th year.

The University of Tennessee: The trustees have voted to sell the president’s mansion.

AIGA: The annual designers conference, “Make/Think”, is held this past weekend in Memphis.

Arkansas: The City of Jonesboro will get $1.7 million to guild a greenway.

Millington: Prior promises and State displeasure may mean water rate increases for residents.

Memphis Animal Services: The recession is leading a lot of pet guardians to give up their pets.

Memphis Railroad & Trolley Museum: The Memphis Society of Model Railroaders has signed an agreement to develop this museum at the Central Station downtown. MATA is also involved.

Previously Posted: More on Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Gibbons’ economic plan for TN. More on the Top Ten downtown buildings to save. More on documents found in City Hall on former mayor Willie Herenon’s financial and real estate dealings; more from Eyewitness News, Fox13.

Memphis in May: The Memphis institution garnered 14 awards from the International Festivals & Events Association. More, from the Business Journal.

Steve’s Nude Memphis Blog: One post; three short jokes!

Reginald Milton’s A Fresh Look: “A Tale of Two Commissioners” and their attitudes to Harold Beuhler and his homes. A short but thoughtful post.

Memphis Mike: A rather idiosyncratic post about Civil War and WWII history and some Delaware / New Jersey history, too.

Paul Ryburn’s Journal: Segway Tours — coming soon! The South Main Association meeting is this Tuesday. Paul may need to report this to the FTC’s blogging watchdogs. A downtown surprise birthday party.

Memphis City Watch: The sorry state of public transportation and Zipper Zones.

Life as I know it from Memphis: Back from Twittering, she has a post on fashion and Ole Miss football.

(Lang Wiseman) Random Thoughts: Burying a rumor about Brian Kelsey. Also, a pair of Winston Churchill quotes to start your week. He rounds up, summarise and links to his blog posts on health care reform; good reading!

Brain Release Valve: First day experiences with Google Wave.

Complacencies of the Peignoir: A description of a Friday evening dense with poignancy. Really!

Commontaries: Interesting thought on mayoral candidate Charles Carpenter and Thaddeus Matthews.

Jesus Is Hot: Heartbreak at a Lucero show, when old songs have a very new sound.

Akiddo: After two months away, a rambling, random catchup post.

Commercial Appeal: “If” and “hope” are the watchwords of the new GreenTech Automotive plan. Looking for the reasons to support the President Barack Obama pick for the Nobel Peace Prize. Are local gun shows “wide open markets” for illegal gun sales, or is it local criminals?

Richard Locker: Unlike previous megasites around Tennessee, the Haywood County megasite is premised on the hope of a future business. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Otis L. Sanford: Mayoral candidates Whalum, Lawler and Chumney are barking up the wrong tree. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Chris Peck: This list of ten things newspaper readers can do sounds more like it’s written for his newspaper. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Tom Hrach: Can a newspaper which claims to be neutral, objective and unbiased also be in the business of “paring down” candidates in crowded elections and endorsing others? (via the Commercial Appeal)

Gary Bullwinkel: After the Haywood County megasite has been selected and committed to, the Commercial Appeal runs an editorial offering reasons to consider not building it. (via the Commercial Appeal)

James Overstreet: Government unemployment figures seriously under-report the actuality. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Wendi C. Thomas: Conquer your fears and the stories, protect your loved ones; get the H1N1 flu shot. (via the Commercial Appeal)

Gwynn Bradley: Mayoral candidate A C Wharton is sending mixed messages to the student at the University of Memphis. (via the Daily Helmsman)

From the Rainbows: Rat patrol!