FedEx will hold a public memorial on Aug. 11 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, to honor founder Fred Smith, who passed ...

FedEx founder Fred Smith died June 21 at the age of 80. He was remembered for transforming Memphis and shaping the city's identity.

FedEx has announced that it will hold a public memorial for founder Fred Smith. FedEx says that the memorial will be held on ...

From academics and facilities to athletics, Fred Smith deeply invested in the future of the University of Memphis.

It's hard to imagine a Memphis household that wasn't affected in some way, large (employment) or small (the Grizzlies), by FedEx founder Fred Smith.

Memphis is mourning the loss of FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died at age 80. Memphis leaders and officials praised Smith's contributions to the city and global commerce. Smith's innovative vision ...

The late FedEx founder's influence extended far beyond shipping, playing a pivotal role in bringing professional football ...

University of Memphis President Bill Hardgrave, who has led the university since 2022, said Smith's impact and legacy on the university, for the most part, are unseen.In a June 27 interview at the ...

Ryan Silverfield, Penny Hardaway and other Memphis coaches talked about Fred Smith's impact on Tigers athletics at an event on Tuesday.

FedEx founder Fred Smith was a complex character with numerous interests. Here's a look at some perhaps under-reported aspects of his life.

Fred Smith, through his son, declined an interview request for this story. But the actions of this former Memphis University School football player have spoken much louder than words, anyways.

Perhaps the most important statement now – now that FedEx founder Fred Smith made a record $50 million donation to try to end the great Memphis stadium debate – actually happened 43 days ago ...