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

FedEx announced plans for a celebration of life service for their late founder, Fred Smith, on Friday. The corporation said ...

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

A celebration of life event will be held for FedEx founder Fred Smith at FedExForum in Downtown Memphis on what would have been his 81st birthday.

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

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 ...

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

Following graduation, Smith served as a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966 to 1969. He completed two tours in Vietnam ...

For all of FedEx founder Fred Smith's renown as a businessman, his impact on sports in Memphis is equally immeasurable. Smith died on June 21.

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

The event will take place on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at FedExForum on what would have been Smith's 81st birthday.