Dan Conaway is a columnist at The Daily Memphian. A lifelong Memphian, he explores the complexities of his city through his writing, blending themes of local culture and community with his extensive background in advertising. His work has garnered recognition, and he has published two collections of his columns.
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Dan Conaway's focus is predominantly on local issues, with an emphasis on human resources and employment, entertainment news, and pets. His work consists largely of opinion editorials and expert commentary. To effectively reach out to Dan, consider pitching stories that provide unique perspectives or expert insights related to Memphis-specific topics such as the mayoral election, journalism challenges in the area, healthcare reform efforts affecting locals, or developments related to gambling within Tennessee. Keep in mind his preference for pieces focused on local concerns when crafting your pitches.
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'Kemmons Wilson and Fred Smith were honorable men. ... Neither of our new saviors, Henry Ford and Elon Musk, are either of those things.'
Dan Conaway says, “The heart of America is in the middle, and we, the people, are in the middle. And there’s no lonelier place today than the center aisle.”
Dan Conaway says: “Evidently, virtually everybody in Memphis was frightened by a turn signal as a baby and avoids them at all costs.”
Dan Conaway: “As always, remember that having any of these things now and then isn’t cheating on a diet: it’s rewarding yourself for achieving something special.”
By: Dan Conaway
Dan Conaway: "I realized how close we all are to being reduced to meaningless by the system we depend on. In less than 24 hours, I had been robbed, rejected, restored and rejected again."
By: Dan Conaway
'The rest of the nation will see the parade charade daily on their screens. ... They will see the National Guard in Memphis, an occupied American city.'
“Elevate Memphis as a national model: Use this moment of federal attention to highlight Memphis-led solutions as a case study in how cities can reduce crime and strengthen communities without losing their identity.”
By: Dan Conaway
Dan Conaway writes: Simple values for the most complicated of times, and the times' call to each and every one of us.
