Conaway: Tell everybody about John Vergos’ world-class idea
The Memphis skyline as seen from Tom Lee Park on the evening of Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
Dan Conaway
Dan Conaway was a freelance columnist with The Daily Memphian from 2018 to 2025.
Three years ago, John Vergos had a straight-up world-class idea. He thought Memphis was worthy of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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