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

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

"It's difficult to put into words the tremendous loss felt by all who knew Frederick W. Smith," FedEx CEO and President Raj Subramaniam said.

Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx who helped create the overnight delivery industry, changing the way businesses and consumers get the goods they purchased, has died. He was 80 years old. His death was ...

Late FedEx founder and leader Fred Smith is remembered as a hands-on executive with an uncanny eye for aircraft deals.

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's family tells The Commercial Appeal the FedEx founder was "the most incredible and loving father and grandfather" ...

FedEx Corp's founder and former CEO Frederick Smith, who started the global delivery conglomerate with more than a dozen ...

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 ...

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 ...

Following the death of Fred Smith, FedEx has named a new board chairman and reduced the number seats on its board.