Since the passing of FedEx founder Fred Smith, so many have talked about his contributions to the city, but he may have had the biggest impact at the University of Memphis.

Canale Funeral Directors posted an obituary for the late FedEx founder Fred Smith on Friday. “Mr. Smith’s unwavering commitment to the city of Memphis was evident in his lifelong dedication to ...

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

The rise of FedEx Corp. from a startup express carrier with a few aircraft to the largest air cargo airline in the world and ...

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority passed a resolution on Thursday to begin renaming the Memphis International ...

"We ... look forward to operating out of a location that bears his name," FedEx said in a statement about naming the airport after company icon Smith.

Additional steps remain to officially rename Memphis International Airport after FedEx founder Fred Smith, but the process is ...

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

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

Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton, left, and FedEx founder Fred Smith sit on a panel during the American Dream Initiative Solutions Summit at The Peabody in Memphis on June 5, 2025.

FedEx founder Fred Smith believes the economy will struggle until trade agreements improve. Smith discussed tariffs and their impact on trade at the American Dream Initiative Solutions Summit. He ...

FedEx founder and executive chairman Fred Smith said he expects the economy to continue to drag until trade agreements are resolved. ... Fred Smith on what Memphis needs to do to succeed.