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

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

T he last time I saw Fred Smith was just a few weeks ago, at a meeting in Nashville. We were taking a quick break from an intense dialogue with leaders across the political spectr ...

"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.

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

FedExForum. The Memphis-based logistics giant said the public is invited to celebrate the life of Smith on what would have been his 81st birthday. “Join leaders from Memphis, FedEx, and ...

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.

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

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

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.

The rise of FedEx Corp. from a startup express carrier with a few aircraft to the largest air cargo airline in the world and facilitator of global commerce is one of the remarkable stories in American ...

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