Conaway: Tall and ugly, a beautiful promise
A view from what was the round, revolving rooftop restaurant atop the vacant 100 North Main Building on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Diners would complete one revolution every 90 minutes. (Brad Vest/Special to the Daily Memphian file)
Dan Conaway
Dan Conaway was a freelance columnist with The Daily Memphian from 2018 to 2025.
“If you’re looking for something to look forward to in the New Year, I’ll give you two. Just look up.”
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