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

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

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

For all of FedEx founder Fred Smith's renown as a businessman, his impact on sports in Memphis is equally immeasurable. Smith ...

FedEx vision forms at young age Smith was born on Aug. 11, 1944, to Frederick Smith and Sally Wallace Smith in Marks, Mississippi. He was raised by his mother in Memphis after his father, founder ...

Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, significantly impacted the Memphis sports landscape. Smith played a key role in bringing the NBA's Grizzlies to Memphis and securing their future in the city.

In 1961, long before FedEx was a gleam in anyone's eye, teenage friends John King, John Fry and Fred Smith formed Ardent Records, a label intended to capture some of the Memphis magic previously ...

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.

Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, significantly impacted Memphis beyond the company's direct economic contributions. His influence is seen in various areas, including sports (FedExForum), wildlife ...

Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, significantly impacted the University of Memphis through investments and ideas. Smith's contributions include funding the FedEx Institute of Technology and securing ...

In 1961, long before FedEx was a gleam in anyone's eye, teenage friends John King, John Fry and Fred Smith formed Ardent Records, a label intended to capture some of the Memphis magic previously ...